What does earned mean?
Earned means simple past and past participle of earn.
Earned
/ɝnd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of earn.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of earn
- (marketing) Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits.
Example Sentences
Earned media has a number of advantages. It's “free” in the sense that clients are not “billed” for the earned media placement.
This chapter will cover four ways in which media and technology partners have infused data into the creative process to work together with marketers: 1) in paid and earned advertising (including social media) […]
Ben & Jerry's flexed its brand authority regarding these missions when it took a public stand with the Black Lives Matter movement (witnessed on all of its owned media) at the same time it launched its newest line of flavors to get the greatest amount of earned coverage possible.
Synonyms for earned
Antonyms for earned
Related Words
Word Forms
- earnt
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for earned?
Common synonyms include organic, unpaid, merited, attained.
What is the opposite of earned?
Possible antonyms include unearned.
How do you use earned in a sentence?
Earned media has a number of advantages. It's “free” in the sense that clients are not “billed” for the earned media placement.
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