earnestly
gb/ˈɚnɪstli/ us/ˈɚnɪstli/
B1
영어
~ 3100
의미
의미 0개
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.
사용 패턴：
to speak/listen/ask [something] earnestly
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'earnestly' with 'honestly'. While both can describe sincerity, 'earnestly' emphasizes seriousness and effort, while 'honestly' focuses on truthfulness.
유의어
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.)
반의어
casually (Suggests doing something without much thought, effort, or seriousness.)
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insincerely (Indicates a lack of genuine feeling or honesty.)
연어
speak earnestly
|listen earnestly
|ask earnestly
|pray earnestly
|look earnestly
주제
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
문법
기본형
earnestly
IPA
GB/ˈɚnɪstli/
US/ˈɚnɪstli/
음절 및 강세
earn - estly （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (earn)
활용형
Noun
- Base: earnestly
- Plural: earnestlies
관련 단어
Forms
earnestlies
noun
Core family
earnest
adjective B2
earnestness
noun
표현
ask earnestly
1/ˈæsk ˈɚnɪstli/
fixed phrase
to request sincerely and seriously
To ask for something in a very serious and sincere way.
예문
- 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.
예문
- They prayed earnestly for his recovery.
- She prayed earnestly before making the decision.