earnestly
gb/ˈɚnɪstli/ us/ˈɚnɪstli/
B1
Английский
~ 3100
Значения
0 значений
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.
Модель употребления:
to speak/listen/ask [something] earnestly
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'earnestly' with 'honestly'. While both can describe sincerity, 'earnestly' emphasizes seriousness and effort, while 'honestly' focuses on truthfulness.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
casually (Suggests doing something without much thought, effort, or seriousness.)
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insincerely (Indicates a lack of genuine feeling or honesty.)
Коллокации
speak earnestly
|listen earnestly
|ask earnestly
|pray earnestly
|look earnestly
Темы
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
earnestly
IPA
GB/ˈɚnɪstli/
US/ˈɚnɪstli/
Слоги и ударение
earn - estly (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (earn)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: earnestly
- Plural: earnestlies
Родственные слова
Forms
earnestlies
noun
Core family
earnest
adjective B2
earnestness
noun
Выражения
ask earnestly
1/ˈæsk ˈɚnɪstli/
fixed phrase
to request sincerely and seriously
To ask for something in a very serious and sincere way.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- They prayed earnestly for his recovery.
- She prayed earnestly before making the decision.