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Eager

adjective
/ˈiː.ɡər/

Meaning

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
very excited and interested; keen to do something

Example Sentences

She was eager to start her new job.

The children were eager to open their gifts.

Example Expressions

eager beaver

Synonyms

enthusiastic, keen, excited, anxious, avid
Entry 1
enthusiastic, keen, excited, anxious
Entry 2
keen, enthusiastic, excited, avid

Antonyms

reluctant, unwilling, indifferent, apathetic
Entry 1
reluctant, unwilling, indifferent, apathetic
Entry 2
reluctant, indifferent

Collocations

eager to learn, eager for success, eager anticipation, eager smile
Entry 1
eager to learn, eager for success, eager anticipation
Entry 2
eager to learn, eager for success, eager anticipation, eager smile

Related Vocabularies

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Able to speak, write, or express oneself smoothly and easily.
charming, attractive, or interesting
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

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