What is the word for earning in the past tense? Thanks.
2023-06-26
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The past tense of "earn" is "earned". It points to an action that has already been completed. For example, you might say, "I earned a promotion at work last week." Or, "She earned her degree three years ago." Unlike some verbs in English, "earn" follows the regular verb conjugation pattern, so you simply add "-ed" to make it past tense. It's like taking a short hike. The initial climb (or in the case of verbs, the present tense) can be tough, but once you reach the top and look back (our past tense), you realize you've "earned" a breathtaking view (accomplished your action)! Isn't the trail of language exciting?
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