Word
eager
Meanings
Very keen and excited to do something or to have something happen soon.
Showing strong interest and readiness to learn or take part.
Definition
Very keen and excited to do or have something.
If you are eager, you strongly want to do something or for something to happen. It often suggests positive excitement and readiness rather than pressure. You can be eager about an activity, eager to start, or eager for news or results.
Examples
- I was eager to begin the project, so I read the brief twice before the first meeting.
- You seem eager for feedback, and your willingness to revise is already improving the draft.
- She was eager to meet the new team, even after a long flight and a delayed arrival.
- They were eager for the results, but they waited patiently until the announcement was made.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "eager" with "anxious" and use it for worry, but "eager" usually expresses excited desire, not fear.
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More adjectives
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