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Word entry · 4 letters

earn

Best crossword clue

"Bring home as pay"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /ɜːn/Part of speech verbSorted aenrStarts with EEnds with N4 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

Word origin

From Middle English ernen, from Old English earnian, from Proto-West Germanic *aʀanōn, from Proto-Germanic *azanōną. This verb is denominal from the noun *azaniz (“harvest”).

Used in a sentence

  • You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.
  • With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table.
  • He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.

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Used as a crossword answer4 curated clues

01Bring home as pay4 letters
02Get as pay4 letters
03Receive pay for work4 letters
04Receive for work4 letters

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