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Definition eager in British English

eager adjective

adjective
/ˈiːɡə(r)/
1

very keen to do something or enthusiastic about something that will happen

Example

She looked at the eager faces waiting for her news.

Example

He's so eager to learn that he stays late every evening.

Example

The girls were bored and seemed eager for new experiences.

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Definition eager in British English