ALL meanings of earning
earn
E e - verb with object earning to gain or get in return for one's labor or service: to earn one's living. 1
- verb with object earning to merit as compensation, as for service; deserve: to receive more than one has earned. 1
- verb with object earning to acquire through merit: to earn a reputation for honesty. 1
- verb with object earning to gain as due return or profit: Savings accounts earn interest. 1
- verb with object earning to bring about or cause deservedly: His fair dealing earned our confidence. 1
- verb without object earning to grieve. 1
- noun earning Present participle of earn. 1