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earns

The correct spelling is earns.

How to pronounce earns

/ɜːnz/
verb

IPA: /ɜːnz/

Say it like: Eer-ns

The correct spelling is earns. 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.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
  2. 2.To receive payment for work.
  3. 3.To receive payment for work.
  4. 4.To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
  5. 5.To achieve by being worthy of.

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