English · Word Candidate

earn

/ɜːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: earns · earning

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đạt được thông qua nỗ lực hoặc công việc

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Verb

Examples

You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhận thanh toán cho công việc hoặc vai trò được giữ

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Verb

Examples

He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “earn” mean?

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

Is “earn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.