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The correct spelling is earn.
How to pronounce earn
/ɜːn/
verbIPA: /ɜːn/
Say it like: Eer-n
The correct spelling is earn. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work. For example: "You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
Usage Examples
“You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.”
“He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”
“Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- 2.To receive payment for work.
- 3.To receive payment for work.
- 4.To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
- 5.To achieve by being worthy of.
noun
- 1.A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
- 2.An eagle.
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