earn
//ɜːrn//
Verb
earnInfinitive
earnPresent tense
earnedPast tense
earnedPast participle
earningPresent participle
earnsThird-person singular
1
to receive money as payment for work that you do
She earns $50,000 a year as a teacher.
2
to get something that you deserve because of your qualities or actions
She earned the respect of her colleagues through hard work.
3
to gain profit or interest from money that is invested or saved
My savings account earns 2% interest per year.