Earned: meaning, definitions and examples

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earned

[ ˈərnd ]

^{Context #1}

in the past

obtain, receive, or be paid for work done.

Synonyms

achieve, acquire, attain, gain

Examples of usage

He earned $50 for mowing the lawn.
She earned a promotion for her hard work.
The team earned a victory in the championship game.

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through effort

deserve to receive (something) as a reward or punishment.

Synonyms

deserve, justify, merit, warrant

Examples of usage

He earned the respect of his colleagues.
She earned a reputation for her honesty.

Translations

Translations of the word "earned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ganho

🇮🇳 कमाया

🇩🇪 verdient

🇮🇩 diperoleh

🇺🇦 зароблений

🇵🇱 zarobiony

🇯🇵 稼いだ

🇫🇷 gagné

🇪🇸 ganado

🇹🇷 kazanılan

🇰🇷 벌다

🇸🇦 مكتسب

🇨🇿 vydělaný

🇸🇰 zarobený

🇨🇳 赚得

🇸🇮 zaslužen

🇮🇸 unnið

🇰🇿 табыс

🇬🇪 გამომუშავებული

🇦🇿 qazanılmış

🇲🇽 ganado

Word origin

The word 'earned' originated from the Old English word 'earnian', which meant 'deserve, earn, or merit'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of obtaining something through work or effort. The word has been used in various contexts to describe the process of gaining or deserving something, reflecting the values and beliefs of different societies throughout history.

See also: earn, earnest, earning, earnings, unearned.