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   ear·nest

   /ˈərnəst/

   noun

   • 1. a thing intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come: "the presence of the troops is an earnest of the world's desire not to see the conflict repeated elsewhere"

   Word Origin Middle Englishernes, literally ‘installment paid to confirm a contract’, based on Old French erres, from Latin arra, shortened form of arrabo ‘a pledge’. The spelling was influenced by words ending in -ness; the final -t is probably by association with earnest1.

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   The meaning of EARNEST is characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind. How to use earnest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Earnest.

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   EARNEST definition: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.

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   EARNEST meaning: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.

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   Earnest definition: serious and zealous in intention, purpose, or effort. See examples of EARNEST used in a sentence.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › earnestEARNEST Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for EARNEST: solemn, serious, stern, professional, sober, humorless, unsmiling, severe; Antonyms of EARNEST: playful, humorous, facetious, flippant, joking, jocular, funny, light

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEARNEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   earnest implies having a purpose and being steadily and soberly eager in pursuing it: an earnest student. resolute adds a quality of determination: resolute in defending the right. serious implies having depth and a soberness of attitude that contrasts with gaiety and frivolity; it may include the qualities of both earnestness and resolution ...

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   If you are earnest, it means you are serious about something. Your parents might not want you to drop out of school to follow some fly-by-night dream, but if you're earnest about wanting a career in show biz, they'll support you.

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   Define earnest. earnest synonyms, earnest pronunciation, earnest translation, English dictionary definition of earnest. adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishearnest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun [uncountable] See earnest in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: earnest. Definition of earnest adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    EARNEST meaning: 1. very serious and sincere: 2. If something begins to happen in earnest, it really starts to…. Learn more.