In earnest has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adverb
Adjective
1
Sincere; determined; truthful.
Adverb
1
in a serious manner
"talking earnestly with his son"
"she started studying snakes in earnest"
"a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce"
2
With considerable commitment, determination, or effect; significantly.
Example Sentences
"talking earnestly with his son"
adverb
"she started studying snakes in earnest"
adverb
"a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce"
adverb