Eager
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /iɡə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eager is an adjective meaning Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
Meaning
Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To be or become eager.
- (intransitive) To express eagerness.
- (transitive) To make or encourage to be eager
- (computing theory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
- (dated) Brittle; inflexible; not ductile.
- (obsolete, literal) Sharp; sour; acid.
- (obsolete, figurative) Sharp; keen; bitter; severe.
Example Sentences
an eager algorithm
The hounds were eager in the chase.
a crowd of eager and curious schoolboys
Stacey is very eager to go cycling this weekend.
Word Forms
- eagerer
- eagerest
- eagre
- eagers
- eagering
- eagered
Synonyms for eager
Depending on context, synonyms include bursting, keen, solicitous, raring, alacritous, athirst.
Antonyms for eager
Common opposites include averse, disinclined, reluctant, unwilling, fusillade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avid, raring, zealous, enthusiastic, overeager, great.
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