1. earnest - Noun
2. earnest - Adjective
3. earnest - Verb
4. earnest - Adjective Satellite
5. Earnest - Proper noun
Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
Serious; important.
To use in earnest.
Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.
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