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Uncommonearnest
The correct spelling is earnest.
How to pronounce earnest
/ˈɜːnɪst/
nounIPA: /ˈɜːnɪst/
Say it like: Eer-nes-t
The correct spelling is earnest. Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness. For example: "earnest prayers"
Usage Examples
“earnest prayers”
“earnest attention.”
“an earnest disposition”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
- 2.Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)
- 3.A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.
verb
- 1.To be serious with; use in earnest.
- 2.To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- 3.To receive payment for work.
- 4.To receive payment for work.
- 5.To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
adjective
- 1.(said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest
- 2.(with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
- 3.Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
- 4.(said of a person or a person's character) Possessing or characterised by seriousness.
- 5.Strenuous; diligent.
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