work earnestly

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "work earnestly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe the act of putting in sincere effort and dedication towards a task or goal. Example: "In order to achieve our objectives, we must work earnestly and stay focused on our mission."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

7 human-written examples

Her husband and daughter represent stronger, more dynamic types who work earnestly for progress, change, modernity.

The New Yorker

Amis, Leader makes clear, had to work earnestly to become as bilious as he became.

The New Yorker

Under the direction of Steven Pimlott, with choregraphy by Anthony Van Laast and Farah Khan, the ensemble members work earnestly and tirelessly.

The New York Times

While our family structure may change, I know that we will both work earnestly to be the best mom and dad we can be to four of the finest boys on earth".

The New York Times

Once again, we apologize for this occurrence, and we will work earnestly to regain the trust we have lost.

TechCrunch

He started that work earnestly.

Los Angeles Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

53 human-written examples

White began working earnestly on the Double McTwist 1260, and he landed it in winning at Park City, Utah.

The New York Times - Sports

These negotiations have been conducted with far greater civility, and the two sides seem to be working earnestly in their attempt to narrow their differences.

The New York Times - Sports

He's a classic overachiever who was cast as the suave leading man of American men's tennis, a role that, true to his nature, he worked earnestly and endlessly to wholly inhabit.

The New York Times - Sports

But the fact is that Republicans in the Senate blocked passage of the DREAM Act in 2010, and though Rubio may have been working earnestly behind the scenes to pass legislation, we haven't seen any results yet.

The New Yorker

"Tengzhong worked earnestly to achieve an acquisition that it believed to be a tremendous opportunity to acquire a global brand at an attractive price," Tengzhong said in its statement.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "work earnestly" to emphasize not just effort, but sincere and dedicated effort towards a goal. It suggests a genuine commitment.

Common error

Avoid using "work earnestly" when simple effort or activity is meant. "Earnestly" implies a sincere and heartfelt commitment, not just putting in time.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "work earnestly" functions as a verb-adverb construction, where "work" is the verb indicating action and "earnestly" is the adverb modifying the verb to describe the manner of the action. Ludwig AI confirms that is correct and usable in written English.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Formal & Business

20%

Encyclopedias

10%

Less common in

Academia

5%

Science

3%

Reference

2%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "work earnestly" is a grammatically correct and functional verb-adverb phrase used to highlight the sincere and dedicated effort applied to a task. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness, and although it's not the most common phrase, it effectively conveys a sense of genuine commitment. It is most frequently found in news and media contexts but can also appear in formal business settings. Related phrases include "work diligently" and "work sincerely". When using this phrase, make sure to imply true sincerity rather than just putting in the hours.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

work diligently

Replaces "earnestly" with "diligently", emphasizing consistent and attentive effort.

work sincerely

Substitutes "earnestly" with "sincerely", highlighting genuineness and honesty in the effort.

strive conscientiously

Replaces "work" with "strive" and "earnestly" with "conscientiously", suggesting a more focused and ethical approach to the effort.

toil assiduously

Uses "toil" instead of "work" and "assiduously" in place of "earnestly", conveying persistent and careful effort.

apply oneself wholeheartedly

Replaces the original phrase with a more emphatic expression indicating complete dedication.

dedicate oneself faithfully

Highlights the element of dedication and commitment, with "faithfully" implying reliability and loyalty.

exert oneself responsibly

Focuses on the responsible and accountable aspect of putting in effort.

labor with dedication

Emphasizes the act of laboring with focused commitment.

pursue with vigor

Conveys a sense of energy and enthusiasm in the pursuit of a goal.

endeavor seriously

Uses "endeavor" and "seriously" to highlight commitment and thoughtfulness.

FAQs

How can I use "work earnestly" in a sentence?

You can use "work earnestly" to describe a sincere and dedicated effort towards a specific goal. For instance, "The team must "work earnestly" to meet the project deadline".

What are some alternatives to "work earnestly"?

Alternatives include "work diligently", "work sincerely", or "strive conscientiously", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it redundant to say "work very earnestly"?

While not strictly redundant, adding "very" can be unnecessary. The word "earnestly" already implies a high degree of sincerity and dedication. Consider if adding "very" truly enhances the meaning or if it's better to let "earnestly" stand alone.

What's the difference between "work earnestly" and "try hard"?

"Try hard" suggests effort, but ""work earnestly"" implies a deeper level of commitment and sincerity. "Earnestly" adds an element of genuine intent and dedication that "try hard" might lack.