Eagerness

B2 16+

Synonyms of eagerness

Antonyms of eagerness

Collocations of eagerness

eager anticipation
Frequency: 70 %

The children waited with eager anticipation for Santa Claus to arrive.

eager for success
Frequency: 65 %

She was eager for success and worked hard to achieve her goals.

eager to learn
Frequency: 60 %

The new student was eager to learn about the history of the school.

eagerly await
Frequency: 50 %

Fans eagerly await the release of the band's new album.

eager beaver
Frequency: 45 %

She's always the first to volunteer for any task - a real eager beaver.

Idiomatic Expressions for eagerness

  • Phrase: Chomping at the bit
    Meaning: To be eagerly impatient to do something
    Usage: The students were chomping at the bit to start their summer vacation.