Earn Definition & Meaning
earn
- verb
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
- acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
"Earn" in song lyrics
See how earn is used in real songs:
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"You can't buy respect; it's what you earn"
2 Live Crew — Drop the Bomb -
"Right, you live and you learn, you lose your earn"
60 Second Assassin f/ Phillie, Prodigal Sunn — Love Burns -
"Bank I earn"
Akinyele f/ Complexion, Lissette — Ak Da Hoe
Words that rhyme with earn
Usage tips for "earn"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "earn" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for earn to find words that pair well.