Earned and Honorary

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Earned adjective - Gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action.

Usage example: earned income

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Honorary is an antonym for earned.

Nearby Words: earn, earning, earner

Honorary adjective - Serving to preserve the memory of a person, thing, or an event.

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Earned is an antonym for honorary.

Nearby Word: honor

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