Synonyms for

Earned

Verb / ɜ:nd / Another word for earned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to receive money or something else in return for work or effort

Synonyms & similar words

realise takein garner bringin unearned earn pullin realize clear gain make gained acquired obtained secured won deserved merited warranted justified earned garnered procured reaped harvested collected cleared netted realized achieved

Synonyms by register

Formal

merited deserved won achieved

Informal

got scored snagged bagged

Literary

gained acquired reaped

Antonyms

lost unearned undeserved forfeited squandered given gratis

Common collocations

  • earned income
  • earned a living
  • earned respect
  • earned a degree
  • earned the right
  • earned praise
  • earned a victory

Word family

noun earning
verb earn
adjective earned
adverb earnestly

Usage note

The adjective 'earned' implies that something was obtained through effort, skill, or merit, as opposed to being given freely or lost. It is often used in contexts of income, respect, or achievement.

Example sentences

  1. She earned a good grade on her test.
  2. He earned a lot of money for his hard work.
  3. The team earned a victory in the game.
  4. I want to earn a promotion at work.
  5. She will earn her degree after completing her studies.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world. - Roy T. Bennett

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