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earnest money

ear·nest mon·ey
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ur-nist muhn-ee]
    • /ˈɜr nɪst ˈmʌn i/
    • /ˈɜː.nɪst ˈmʌni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ur-nist muhn-ee]
    • /ˈɜr nɪst ˈmʌn i/

Definitions of earnest money words

  • noun earnest money money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract. 1
  • noun earnest money something given, usually a nominal sum of money, to confirm a contract 0
  • noun earnest money Money paid as a deposit to show intent to buy or to reserve an item to be purchased; especially, money accompanying an offer to buy real estate. 0

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Origin of earnest money

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60

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Parts of speech for Earnest money

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

earnest money popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

earnest money usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for earnest money

noun earnest money

  • deposit — A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it.
  • binder — A binder is a hard cover with metal rings inside, which is used to hold loose pieces of paper.
  • earnest — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
  • security — freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety.
  • front money — money paid in advance, as for goods or services, to a commission agent or the like.

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