money obtained in return for labor or services

profit or revenue

लाभ या राजस्व

English Usage: The company's annual earnings were higher than expected.

Hindi Usage: कंपनी की वार्षिक आमदनी अपेक्षा से अधिक थी।

to gain or receive as a return for effort

to deserve or merit

योग्यता या हकदार होना

English Usage: He earned their respect by his honest work.

Hindi Usage: उसने अपनी ईमानदार मेहनत से उनका सम्मान हासिल किया।