Eager

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡər/

Definitions of eager

adjective Eager is an adjective that describes someone who is enthusiastic or excited about something.

Example Sentences

A1 I am eager to learn English.

A2 She was eager to start her new job.

B1 The students were eager to participate in the science experiment.

B2 He is eager to travel to new countries and experience different cultures.

C1 The CEO was eager to expand the company's presence in international markets.

C2 The researchers are eager to publish their findings in a prestigious journal.

Examples of eager in a Sentence

formal The young intern was eager to learn as much as possible during his time at the prestigious law firm.

informal I'm so eager to see the new movie that just came out this weekend!

slang She's super eager to hit up the new club downtown tonight.

figurative The seeds in the garden were eager to sprout after a long winter dormancy.

Grammatical Forms of eager

• past tense: eagered
• plural: eagers
• comparative: more eager
• superlative: most eager
• present tense: eager
• future tense: will be eager
• perfect tense: have been eager
• continuous tense: is being eager
• singular: eager
• positive degree: eager
• infinitive: to eager
• gerund: eagering
• participle: eagered

Origin and Evolution of eager

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'eager' originated from the Old French word 'egre' meaning sharp or sour.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'eager' evolved to convey a sense of enthusiasm or keenness rather than sharpness or sourness.