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struggle free; earn money
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
struggle to free oneself; break free
Often used with objects like ropes, chains, or restraints to describe breaking free from being tied down.
He struggled desperately to break free from the rope tying him up.
The prisoner broke free from the guard's control and ran toward the wall.
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The kitten broke free from its owner's hand and ran into the yard.
The trapped butterfly broke free from the spiderweb and flew into the sky.
He broke free from the shackles and finally gained freedom.
verb
earn money; work for income
Most commonly used with money or income-related objects, often in daily spoken and written contexts.
He works two jobs every day to earn money for his family.
College students take part-time jobs to earn money during summer vacation.
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He earned money from writing to buy his first apartment.
The farmer works hard in the fields to earn a living.
Young people like to do side hustles to earn extra money.