EARNING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of EARNING
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. 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.
Examples of EARNING in a Sentence
- "You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well."
- "He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest."
- "Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."
Word Details
Is EARNING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EARNING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EARNING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for EARNING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | a | r | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Anagrams of EARNING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EARNING
100 words from the letters in EARNING
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use EARNING in Word Games
EARNING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EARNING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EARNING to find 100 additional valid words.