Synonyms for earned
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits.
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On the other hand, he may get what he has not earned; the temptation to all dishonesty is the desire to get a living or a fortune without earning it. When one gets the object of his desire, he is said to obtain it, whether he has gained or earned it or not.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- unpaid Profits are the unpaid wages of the working class.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| earned | steady | |
| unpaid | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- unpaid2
- 7 letters
- organic3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unpaid2 = 2 syllables).