Synonyms for
Earning
Definition
The act of obtaining money or other benefits by working or producing goods.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- earning potential
- earning capacity
- earning money
- earning a living
- earning interest
- earning a salary
- earning a profit
Word family
Usage note
While 'earning' is often used as a gerund (e.g., 'earning money'), it can also function as a plural noun referring to the money obtained. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the act of earning and the result of earning.
Example sentences
- My sister is earning money by selling her handmade crafts online.
- He is earning a reputation as a great musician.
- She is working hard to earn good grades in school.
- The company is earning a lot of profit this year.
- Our team is earning a lot of praise for their hard work.
Quotes
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill