earning
Pronunciation: [ˈɜrnɪŋ]
Word
Context: "finance"
(noun) money that you make from working or investments. It's what you receive as payment for your job or when your money grows in the bank.
Example
Her monthly earnings allow her to save for a vacation.
Example
His earnings were too low to afford a new car.
Example
What are your expected earnings from the job?
Context: "finance"
(verb) to receive money as a result of your work or investments. It's when you get paid for what you do or for money that has increased in value.
Example
She earned a bonus for her excellent performance at work.
Example
If he doesn't work hard, he won't earn enough to pay the bills.
Example
How much do you think you'll earn from your summer job?
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