Eager: meaning, definitions and examples

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eager

 

[ หˆiหษกษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ansioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eifrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersemangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั‚ะตั€ะฟะปัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chฤ™tny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑๅฟƒใช (ใญใฃใ—ใ‚“ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impatient

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ansioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๋ ฌํ•œ (์—ด์ •์ ์ธ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุญู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dychtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dychtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธดๆœ›็š„ (kฤ›wร ng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nestrpen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกkafur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะฝั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒ—แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™vษ™sli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.