earnestly
gb/ˈɚnɪstli/ us/ˈɚnɪstli/
B1
Inglés
~ 3100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
property
1
in a serious and sincere manner
In a way that is very serious and shows you really mean what you say or do.
Patrón de uso:
to speak/listen/ask [something] earnestly
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'earnestly' with 'honestly'. While both can describe sincerity, 'earnestly' emphasizes seriousness and effort, while 'honestly' focuses on truthfulness.
Sinónimos
seriously (Focuses on the lack of joking or playfulness; may not always convey sincerity.)
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sincerely (Emphasizes honesty and genuineness, often in feelings or statements.)
Antónimos
casually (Suggests doing something without much thought, effort, or seriousness.)
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insincerely (Indicates a lack of genuine feeling or honesty.)
Colocaciones
speak earnestly
|listen earnestly
|ask earnestly
|pray earnestly
|look earnestly
Temas
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She spoke earnestly about the need for change.
- He earnestly requested a chance to explain.
- They listened earnestly to the teacher's instructions.
- The volunteers worked earnestly to help the victims.
- I looked at her earnestly, hoping she would understand.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She asked earnestly for help.
- He spoke earnestly to his friend.
- They worked earnestly on the project.
- I listened earnestly to the story.
- We talked earnestly about our plans.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
earnestly
AFI
GB/ˈɚnɪstli/
US/ˈɚnɪstli/
Sílabas y acento
earn - estly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (earn)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: earnestly
- Plural: earnestlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
earnestlies
noun
Core family
earnest
adjective B2
earnestness
noun
Expresiones
ask earnestly
1/ˈæsk ˈɚnɪstli/
fixed phrase
to request sincerely and seriously
To ask for something in a very serious and sincere way.
Ejemplos
- He asked earnestly for forgiveness.
- She asked earnestly if she could help.
pray earnestly
1/pɹˈeɪ ˈɚnɪstli/
fixed phrase
to pray with deep sincerity
To talk to God in a very serious and sincere way.
Ejemplos
- They prayed earnestly for his recovery.
- She prayed earnestly before making the decision.