EARN


Meaning of EARN in English

verb

BAD : He earned a lot of money on the lottery.

GOOD : He won a lot of money on the lottery.

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You earn money by doing work for which you are paid: 'She earns $4,000 a month.'

You win money by being lucky in a competition etc: 'The last time he played roulette, he won about $50,000.'

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