eager
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ea·ger1
[ee-ger] Pronunciation Key
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[ee-ger] Pronunciation Key –adjective
| 1. | keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing. |
| 2. | characterized by or revealing great earnestness: an eager look. |
| 3. | Obsolete. keen; sharp; biting. |
[Origin: 1250–1300; ME egre < AF, OF egre, aigre < VL *ācrus for L ācer sharp
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] —Related forms
ea·ger·ly, adverb
ea·ger·ness, noun
—Synonyms 1. enthusiastic, desirous. See avid. 2. fervent, zealous, fervid, intent, intense, earnest.
—Antonyms 1, 2. indifferent, uninterested. 2. heedless.
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| ea·ger 1
(ē'gər) Pronunciation Key
adj. ea·ger·er, ea·ger·est
[Middle English eger, sour, sharp, impetuous, from Anglo-Norman egre, from Latin ācer; see ak- in Indo-European roots.] ea'ger·ly adv., ea'ger·ness n. |
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| eagerness | |
noun | |
| 1. | a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something |
| 2. | prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle" [syn: readiness] |
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Eagerness
Ea"ger*ness\, n. 1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The eagerness of love." --Addison. 2. Tartness; sourness. [Obs.] Syn: Ardor; vehemence; earnestness; impetuosity; heartiness; fervor; fervency; avidity; zeal; craving; heat; passion; greediness.
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