easy
The eager students raised their hands.
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
medium
I was eager to read the next chapter.
hard
The team was eager to test its new robot design.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice eager in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Eager
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does eager mean?
Eager means looking forward to something and ready to start.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to eager?
Excited is close in meaning to eager in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of eager?
Uninterested contrasts with eager in this dictionary entry.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Eager
Voice settings
Sounds like
ee · gur · strongest beat: ee
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordEager.
Partadjective.
MeaningEager means excited and ready to begin.
ExampleExample: The eager students raised their hands.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ee · gur
- Strongest beat
- ee
- Ending
- gur
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ee.
Your turn
Say Eager
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced eager.
Synonyms
Words like Eager
Antonyms
Opposite words
uninterestedUse when someone does not care much.
reluctantUse when someone does not want to do something.
Synonym practice
Want to practice eager synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The child was eager to open the package before dinner," then compare close word choices. Practice eager synonyms.
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.
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Eager
Hint for students
Eager means excited and ready to begin.
Common mix-up
Eager is not the same as uninterested. Eager means eager means excited and ready to begin.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: I was eager to read the next chapter. Clue words: read, next, chapter. Underline clue words that show why eager fits instead of uninterested. Now write one new sentence that shows eager without using the word eager. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show eager?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I was eager to read the next chapter." Why does eager fit better than uninterested?
Word category
Explore more feelings words
This word is part of WordHive's feelings words collection. Browse more emotion words, compare close meanings, and practice using them in sentences.
Learning activities
Practice Eager and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice EAGER” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice EAGER
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with EAGER
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words