Earn vs. Gain vs. Win

Earn /ɜːn/(earned, earned) (transitive) suggests "deserve". It may be used to talk

about money obtained in return for work or service. To acquire, merit, or deserve through

behaviour or action. You earn money, a reward, admiration. -How much money do you earn?

Gain /ɡeɪn/(gained, gained) (transitive) suggests "progress, an increase in size,

amount, etc., obtain an advantage", It is NOT used to talk about money. Nouns frequently used with gain include advantage, experience, speed, time, weight, acceptance, and time.-That clock has gained time.

Win /wɪn/(won, won) (transitive-intransitive) suggests "victory". It may be used to

talk about money not obtained through work or with an effort. You can win a sporting event (a match, a race, a game) or a competition (e.g. the lottery), and for this achievement you might win a cup, a medal or a prize. You can also win a war, a contract, win the right to do something or win support or approval.-The team won the game very easily yesterday.

These verbs have many differences with each other; however, at least one noun collocates with all three verbs. You can earn respect, gain respect or win respect, all of which involving getting respect as a result of your efforts or your behaviour.

During the holidays I usually gain weight. Michael Phelps won won four gold and two silver medals.So if I work harder I might earn more money.If I try to be kind to people I might earn their friendship.I played the lottery and you won.Dan Evans slips out of US Open but wins/earns/gains the respect of British No1 Andy Murray.