English

Pronunciation
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Etymology
Old English eornost
Adjective
earnest

1. ardent|Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
2. Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
3. serious|Serious; important.

Noun
earnest

1. Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

Etymology
Middle English ernes, from Latin
Noun
earnest

1. Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
2. Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.

Verb
to earnest

1. To use in earnest.

See also
Earnest
earnest money

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