In earnest and Severe

In earnest adverb - In a serious manner.

Severe and in earnest are semantically related. in serious topic. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective phrase "In earnest".

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

In earnest and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In earnest" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed