be eager to v — having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː ˈiːɡər tuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat is eager to knock over my coffee every morning.
- Students are always eager to leave when the bell rings.
- She was eager to impress her new colleagues with her presentation skills.
be eager to v
NOUN[/biː ˈiːɡər tuː/]
having a strong desire or enthusiasm to do something
The kids are eager to open their birthday presents right now.
The eager beaver can't wait to achieve!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'eager' derives from 13th-century French 'aigre', meaning 'sharp' or 'sour'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the literal sense of sharpness to a metaphorical expression of keen, concentrated interest and enthusiasm, likening focused passion to the keenness of a sharp blade.
Breakdown
aigre (sharp, sour, from Latin acrius) → eager (keen, enthusiastic). The semantic shift from physical sharpness to mental acuity and concentrated desire reflects a common metaphorical pattern in Romance languages.
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📝Examples
“My cat is eager to knock over my coffee every morning.”
“Students are always eager to leave when the bell rings.”
“She was eager to impress her new colleagues with her presentation skills.”
“The startup was eager to attract investors for their innovative project.”
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