earn-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: to receive money or payment for work done

Examples:
She earns a lot in her new job.
This merger earned us lots of money.
How much do you earn in your new job?

Mappings:
VerbNet: get-13.5.1-1
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: earn.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: to acquire or deserve something by one's efforts or actions

Examples:
His speech earned him invitations to a number of lectures.
Student achievers earn praise from the community.
It's been a tough six months, and I feel I've earned a few weeks off.

Mappings:
VerbNet: get-13.5.1-1
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: earn.01