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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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   serious and zealous in intention, purpose, or effort: an earnest worker. Synonyms: ambitious, industrious, determined, purposeful, intent, fervent. Antonyms: frivolous. showing depth and sincerity of feeling: earnest words; an earnest entreaty.

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   Earnest offers low-interest loans based on your unique financial profile, including student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARNEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

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   earnest; solemn; These words all describe someone who thinks and behaves carefully and sensibly, but often without much joy or laughter. serious thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not laughing about something: He's really a very serious person. Be serious for a minute; this is important.

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    very serious and sincere about what you are saying and about your intentions; in a way that shows that you are serious. You may laugh but I'm in deadly earnest. I could tell she spoke in earnest. See earnest in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: earnest.

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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.