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How to pronounce “earn”
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Pronunciation guide for earn
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of earn with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Confronting The Meta-Crisis: Criteria for Turning The Titanic
how we transport ourselves, how we earn our living,
- Definition summary
- (transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce earn
Confronting The Meta-Crisis: Criteria for Turning The Titanic

how we transport ourselves, how we earn our living,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “earn”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- (transitive) 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).
- (intransitive) To receive payment for work.
- (transitive) To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
- (transitive) To achieve by being worthy of.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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