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Old 18-Feb-2004, 12:36
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Default adjective or noun?
Dear teachers,

I got confused by the phrase 'in earnest'. In the dictionary the phrase is under adjective. If it is an adjective how can it be put after prep. 'in'? Our textbook says in the phrase 'in earnest' 'earnest' is a noun. Could you please tell me what part of speech it is?

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang
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