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Definition of Earnest

  • [n.] - Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.
  • [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.
  • [a.] - Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
  • [a.] - Serious; important.
  • [v. t.] - To use in earnest.
  • [n.] - Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
  • [n.] - Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.