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earnest vs dear

dear vs earnest

earnest and dear both are nouns.

earnest and dear both are adjectives.

earnest is not an adverb while dear is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
earnest Yes Yes No No
dear Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, earnest and dear are synonyms defined as:
  • earnest and dear: sincerely earnest
Other synonyms of earnest include devout, heartfelt.
earnest (noun) dear (noun)
something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
earnest (adjective) dear (adjective)
not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal with or in a close or intimate relationship
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions having a high price
sincerely earnest dearly loved
sincerely earnest
earnest (adverb) dear (adverb)
at a great cost
with affection
Difference between earnest and dear

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