Eager

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