Eager: meaning, definitions and examples
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eager
[ หiหษกษr ]
excited
Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
enthusiastic, excited, impatient, keen
Examples of usage
- She was eager to start her new job.
- The students were eager to learn more about the subject.
- He eagerly accepted the challenge.
- We are eager to hear the results of the experiment.
- The dog eagerly wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
ready
Ready or prepared to do something.
Synonyms
keen, prepared, ready, willing
Examples of usage
- The team was eager to begin the competition.
- She was eager to prove her skills in the interview.
- He was eager to help with the project.
- They were eager to explore the new city.
- We are eager to start our journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "eager" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ansioso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช eifrig
๐ฎ๐ฉ bersemangat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัะตัะฟะปััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chฤtny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฑๅฟใช (ใญใฃใใใช)
๐ซ๐ท impatient
๐ช๐ธ ansioso
๐น๐ท istekli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ ฌํ (์ด์ ์ ์ธ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุญู ุณ
๐จ๐ฟ dychtivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ dychtivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆธดๆ็ (kฤwร ng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ nestrpen
๐ฎ๐ธ รกkafur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษvษsli
๐ฒ๐ฝ ansioso
Etymology
The word 'eager' originated from the Latin word 'acer' which means sharp or keen. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify a strong desire or enthusiasm. The usage of 'eager' in English can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was used to describe someone who was ardent or enthusiastic. Today, 'eager' is commonly used to express enthusiasm, readiness, or keen interest in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,815, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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