earnest

/ˈɜːnɪst//ˈɝnɪst/

noun

1
(said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest
2
(with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
“earnest prayers”
3
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
“earnest attention.”
4
(said of a person or a person's character) Possessing or characterised by seriousness.
“an earnest disposition”
5
Strenuous; diligent.
“earnest efforts”
6
Serious; weighty; of a serious, weighty, or important nature; important.

1
A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.

1
To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
“You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.”
2
To receive payment for work.
“He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”
3
To receive payment for work.
“Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.”
4
To cause (someone) to receive payment or reward.
“My CD earns me six percent!”
5
To achieve by being worthy of.
“to earn a spot in the top 20”

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