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Meaning of underearn | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To earn less than.
    transitive
  2. To earn less than might be expected.
    intransitive

Examples

““They have a dominant retail position in a high-service business, yet significantly underearn other high-service-oriented retail segments,” Mr. Balter wrote in a research note after Guitar Center made its announcement.”
“Those who underearn should avoid overspending.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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