ea·ger 
/ˈi:gɚ/ adjective
/ˈi:gɚ/ adjective [more eager; most eager] : very excited and interested
▪ an eager student ▪ eager enthusiasm/anticipation : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something ▪ She was eager to get started. ▪ They were eager to hear the latest news. = They were eager for the latest news. ▪ The crowd was eager for more.
▪ an eager student ▪ eager enthusiasm/anticipation : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something ▪ She was eager to get started. ▪ They were eager to hear the latest news. = They were eager for the latest news. ▪ The crowd was eager for more.
— ea·ger·ly adverb
▪ The news was eagerly awaited. ▪ His offer was eagerly [=enthusiastically] accepted.
▪ The news was eagerly awaited. ▪ His offer was eagerly [=enthusiastically] accepted.
— ea·ger·ness noun [noncount]
▪ In their eagerness to leave they forgot to lock the door.
▪ In their eagerness to leave they forgot to lock the door.
