Meaning & use
eager
Showing keen interest or strong desire to do or experience something.
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The eager students raised their hands before the teacher even finished the question.
He was eager to start his new job after months of searching.
A note on using this word
"Eager" is typically followed by "to" plus a verb, as in "eager to help," or "for."
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