Meaning Of The Word Earnest

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earnest
adjective: Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important.

earnest in American English 1
serious and intense; not joking or playful; zealous and sincere
adjective: serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous
noun: full seriousness, as of intention or purpose

earnest in American English 2
money given as a part payment and pledge in binding a bargain
noun: a portion of something, given or done in advance as a pledge of the remainder

earnest in British English 1
adjective: serious in mind or intention
noun: seriousness

earnest in British English 2
noun: a part or portion of something given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder

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