Definition of Earn

to receive payment in return for work

Examples of Earn in a sentence

Although I am able to earn a good bit of profit doing contract work, I must account for taxes that are owed on my earnings.  🔊

Most of the money the businessman was able to earn went back into his business in the form of product.  🔊

Over the summer, my little sister will earn extra cash babysitting for families in our neighborhood.  🔊

The amount of money that sharecroppers was able to earn for their work was minimal at best.  🔊

After graduation I hope to earn a living selling used lemons to unsuspecting car buyers.  🔊

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