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earnest
('/[@]/rn/I/st )

adjective (a)

  • 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.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract(noun.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions(adj.all)
    Example:
    Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate.
    Synonym:
    sincere, solemn
    source: wordnet30
  • earnest(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    dear, devout, heartfelt
    source: wordnet30
  • not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    businesslike
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To use in earnest.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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