Dictionary
earnest
Meaning
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- Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
- Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɝ.nɪst/
Cognate with Western Frisian
earnst
Cognate with Dutch
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Cognate with German
Ernst
Cognate with German
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earn
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- To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
- To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
- To receive payment for work.
- To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
- To achieve by being worthy of.
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