Simple meaning
What does Eager mean?
Eager means excited and ready to begin.
Dictionary definition
Very interested and ready to do or get something.
Example sentences
Eager in a sentence
easy
The eager students raised their hands.
medium
I was eager to read the next chapter.
hard
The team was eager to test its new robot design.
Synonyms
Words like Eager
excitedUse when someone feels happy and ready.
keenUse when someone is very interested.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uninterestedUse when someone does not care much.
reluctantUse when someone does not want to do something.
Word family
Eager word family
Base word
eager
adverb
eagerly
In an eager way.
noun
eagerness
A strong readiness or interest.
adjective
overeager
Too eager.
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Practice 1
What does eager mean?
Eager means looking forward to something and ready to start.
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