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earnest
/ˈɜːnɪst/
adjective
poważny
Also
szczerygorliwy
Definition
Showing serious and sincere intention or conviction.
Examples
He made an earnest attempt to improve his grades.
Podjął poważną próbę poprawienia swoich ocen.
Her earnest plea moved everyone in the room.
Jej szczera prośba poruszyła wszystkich w pokoju.
Collocations
in earnestearnest effortearnest desire
noun
poważnie
Also
na serio
Definition
A serious and intense state or condition, often used in the phrase "in earnest" meaning seriously or with full intention.
Examples
The work began in earnest after the holidays.
Praca rozpoczęła się na poważnie po świętach.
When the storm started in earnest, we knew we had to find shelter.
Kiedy burza zaczęła się na serio, wiedzieliśmy, że musimy znaleźć schronienie.
Collocations
begin in earneststart in earnestwork in earnest
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