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Earnest Definition

noun

A token of something to come; a promise or an assurance.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Money paid in advance as part payment to bind a contract or bargain.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A of what is to come .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
Something of value given by a buyer to a seller to bind a bargain.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
A considerable or impressive degree or amount .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary

idiom

In earnest With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

adjective

Marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Of an important or weighty nature; grave. See Synonyms at serious.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Characterized by or from an intense and serious state of mind.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary

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