noun ·see ern, ·noun.
2. earn ·vi to curdle, as milk.
3. earn ·vt & ·vi to grieve.
4. earn ·vi to long; to yearn.
5. earn ·vt to merit or deserve, as by labor or service; to do that which entitles one to (a reward, whether the reward is received or not).
6. earn ·vt to acquire by labor, service, or performance; to deserve and receive as compensation or wages; as, to earn a good living; to earn honors or laurels.