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Definition of eager

eager

/ˈiːɡər/
ea · ger
Adverb:eagerly
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• adjective

1

Wanting to do or have something very much; characterized by keen interest, enthusiasm, or impatient desire.

Example

"The students were eager to begin the science experiment."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Eager" implies enthusiastic, positive anticipation, whereas "anxious" traditionally denotes worry or unease about a future event.

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eager
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eagerness
eagle

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English egre, from Old French aigre ('sharp, keen, sour'), derived from Latin acer ('sharp, pungent, fierce').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eager. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eager
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