eager — having or showing keen interest or intense desire; enthusiastic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing keen interest or intense desire; enthusiastic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡər/
Korean meaning: 간절한, 열망하는, 열심인
Korean pronunciation: 이-거 (강세: 이)
Example Sentences
- My dog gets eager every time he hears the treat bag crinkle.
- The students were eager to finish the exam and go home.
- He's so eager to impress his crush that he accidentally wore mismatched socks.
eager
ADJECTIVE//ˈiːɡər//
having or showing keen interest or intense desire; enthusiastic
The eager job candidate shows intense enthusiasm while speaking to the recruiter
With meager supplies, the eager beaver never stops!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'aigre' meaning sharp or sour, derived from Latin 'acris' meaning keen or sharp. The sense evolved from the physical sharpness of taste to the metaphorical sharpness of desire or keen interest.
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📝Examples
“My dog gets eager every time he hears the treat bag crinkle.”
“The students were eager to finish the exam and go home.”
“He's so eager to impress his crush that he accidentally wore mismatched socks.”
“The job applicant showed eager enthusiasm during the interview.”
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