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Definition of eager - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
expectancyimpatiently waiting for something exciting
- He looked eager as the concert began.
2.
emotionshowing keen interest or enthusiasm
- The students were eager to learn about space.
Expressions with eager
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person very excited and willing to do extra work
She is such an eager beaver at every meeting.
very keen to satisfy other people or gain their approval
The new assistant is eager to please and always volunteers for extra tasks.
someone who is very enthusiastic to join
She was an eager participant in the charity event.
with strong excitement while waiting for something
They waited in eager anticipation for the concert to start.
in a way that shows excitement and enthusiasm
She waited with eager anticipation for the concert to start.
Origin of eager
Old French, aigre (sharp, keen)
Terms with eager included in their meaning
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enthusiasm
willing or eager
sports
eager to win or be more successful
inquisitive
eager to learn or know more about something
willingness
willing and eager to do something
eager
having a strong desire or craving
curiosity
curious or eager to learn more
past experience
already experienced it, so not eager to repeat it
eagerness
very eager to do something
impatience eagerness
feel eager or impatient to do something soon
eager impatient
feel very eager and unable to delay for something
personal mood
become very eager, show strong interest in something
emotion
eager to start or achieve something
enthusiasm
eager and enthusiastic about learning new things
person attitude
prepared and eager to do something without hesitation
ready to help
eager to take on responsibilities
enthusiasm
more eager or enthusiastic than others
work
forceful and eager to succeed
acquisition
eager to acquire wealth or possessions
cooperation
ready and eager to help or cooperate with others
eager
eagerly waiting for information or explanation
willingness
eager to serve or provide assistance
desire
to be very eager or desperate
education
eager to learn new things
curiosity
eager to learn or experience new things
Examples of eager in a sentence
She was eager to open her birthday presents. He was eager to start his new job. The children were eager for the summer vacation to begin.
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- French:impatient, désireux, ...
- German:eifrig, begierig, ...
- Italian:impaziente, entusiasta, ...
- Spanish:ansioso, deseoso, ...
- Portuguese:ansioso, ávido, ...
- Chinese:急切的, 积极的, ...
- Japanese:待ちきれない, 意欲的な, ...
- Arabic:مُتَحَمِّس, شَغُوف, ...
- Hebrew:לָהוּט, נִלְהָב, ...
- Russian:нетерпеливый, рвущийся, ...
- Ukrainian:нетерплячий, ентузіастичний, ...
- Hindi:उत्सुक, आतुर, ...
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