earning
ˈɜrnɪŋ
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Definition of earning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
incomemoney received for work or services
  • Her monthly earning is enough to cover all expenses.
income salary wages
2.
financeprofit from investments or business
  • The company's earning increased by 20% last year.
income profit revenue

Adjective

money-makingrelated to making money
  • She has an earning job that supports her family.
gainful lucrative profitable
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Expressions with earning

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ability to generate income
His strong work ethic significantly increased his earning power.
working for hourly wages not fixed salaries
Many wage-earning employees prefer flexible hours.
potential ability to produce income over time through work or assets
Her earning capacity increased after she completed her degree.
profit attributed to each share of a company
The earning per share increased significantly last quarter..

Origin of earning

Old English, earnian (to earn)

Terms with earning included in their meaning

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shopping
card for earning rewards at a store
family
person earning main income for a family
worker
earning a lot of money above average salary
worker
earning less money than average for work
earning
earn money or make a living
wealth advantage
people with resources can gain new earning chances more easily
business
the act of earning money or material gain
work income
earning money by working for yourself, not an employer

Examples of earning in a sentence

  • The earning from her freelance work was substantial.
  • Their earning from the project was substantial.
  • Investment earning can vary year to year.
  • His earning potential in the new role is impressive.
  • The earning capacity of the business has increased.

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  1. French:revenu, lucratif, ...
  2. German:Einkommen, lukrativ, ...
  3. Italian:guadagno, redditizio, ...
  4. Spanish:ingresos, lucrativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:rendimento, remunerado, ...
  6. Chinese:收入, 赚钱的, ...
  7. Japanese:収入, 稼ぎのある, ...
  8. Arabic:دَخْل, مُدِرّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂכָר, מַכְנִיס, ...
  10. Russian:заработок, денежный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заробіток, заробітний, ...
  12. Hindi:कमाई, कमाऊ, ...
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Definition of earn - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
workreceive money in return for work or services
  • She earns a good salary at her new job..
acquire obtain receive
2.
achievementachieve recognition or reward through effort
  • She earned praise for her volunteer work.
acquire attain gain
3.
financegain profit from investments
  • The investment earns interest annually.
gain profit
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make money through work or effort
She works hard to earn a living as a freelance writer..
work to get money for living expenses
She earns her living as a graphic designer.
gain respect by showing skill or working hard
She earned her stripes by leading the project successfully.
show you deserve respect, then gain approval or higher rank
After leading the project, he earned his wings at the company.
receive very little money for work done
She works long hours but earns a pittance.
receive recognition for doing something good
He earned brownie points for volunteering at the community center.

Origin of earn

Old English, earnian (to earn)

Examples of earn in a sentence

  • They earn a commission on each sale.
  • He earned a reputation for his honesty.
  • They earned a bonus for their hard work.
  • She hopes to earn a return on her stocks.
  • They earn dividends from their shares.

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  1. French:gagner, obtenir, ...
  2. German:verdienen, gewinnen, ...
  3. Italian:guadagnare, ottenere, ...
  4. Spanish:ganar, obtener, ...
  5. Portuguese:ganhar, alcançar, ...
  6. Chinese:赚取, 赢得, ...
  7. Japanese:稼ぐ, 得る, ...
  8. Arabic:كَسَبَ, اِسْتَحَقَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַרְוִיחַ, לִזְכּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:зарабатывать, заслуживать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заробляти, заробити, ...
  12. Hindi:कमाना, प्राप्त करना, ...

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