Earning

verb

Word Frequency: 5.4

Definitions

1.verbTo gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

"You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."

2.verbTo receive payment for work.

"He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest."

3.verbTo receive payment for work.

"Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."

4.verbTo cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.

"My CD earns me six percent!"

5.verbTo achieve by being worthy of.

"to earn a spot in the top 20"

6.verbTo curdle, as milk.

7.verbTo long; to yearn.

8.verbTo grieve.

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