Word: EARNED
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Definition of EARNED
- To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
"You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
- To receive payment for work.
"He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.โ My bank account is only earning one percent interest."
- To receive payment for work.
"Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."
- To curdle, as milk.
- To long; to yearn.
- To grieve.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "earned", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "earned" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EARNED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EARNED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EARNED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EARNED:
- # the earned effect
- # master of earned
- # playing with earned
- # in terms of earned
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