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ea·ger

Pronounced:

/ˈi:gɚ/Listen to audio

Function:

adjective

Meaning:

[more ea*ger; most ea*ger] : 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.
—ea·ger·ly adverb 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.
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