eager

Meanings

• adjective

  An emotion or feeling of intense and eager desire for something or someone.

  - "He was eager to please his boss."
  - "The children were eager for the holiday season."

• adjective

  Showing readiness or alacrity; quick and willing.

  - "The eager beaver worked tirelessly on the project."
  - "She was an eager learner and quickly mastered the new skill."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈiɡɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈiɡɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

raring

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Rhymes

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dear , clear , fear , rear , repair , repair , repare , square , square

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Variants

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eager , eagerer , eagerest , eagerly , eagerness , eagernesses , eager beaver , eager beavers

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Forms

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eagerly, eagerness

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Etymology

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Old English agan 'to drive, urge on' or Middle English agen 'forward' + -er.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'eager beaver' originated in the United States in the 1920s as a term used to describe someone who was particularly industrious or hardworking.

2. The word 'eager' is related to the Old English word 'agan,' which means 'to drive, urge on.'

3. In some cultures, the eagerness of a bride or groom is seen as a sign of good luck and prosperity in their marriage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: The feeling of wanting or craving something strongly. Eagerness is a type of desire that is often accompanied by a sense of readiness and alacrity.

2. Enthusiasm: A strong feeling of excitement or eagerness. Enthusiasm is often characterized by a sense of energy and passion.

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Quotes

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1. … wine connoisseurs "eager" to visit cellars and late-fall pilgrims seeking the increasingly rare white truffle …

   - Corby Kummer,{it}Atlantic{/it},August 2000

2. … so many religions were steeped in an absolutist frame of mind—each convinced that it alone had a monopoly on the truth and therefore "eager" for the state to impose this truth on others.

   - Carl Sagan,{it}The Demon-Haunted World{/it},1996

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Culture

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The word 'eager' has been used extensively in literature, particularly to describe characters who are passionate and enthusiastic. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' Petruchio describes himself as 'eager' in his pursuit of Katherina. In music, the term 'eager beaver' is used colloquially to describe someone who is overly enthusiastic or industrious.

How to Memorize "eager"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a bright, eager expression on their face. Imagine their body language as animated and full of energy. Think about how they move quickly and efficiently towards their goals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eager' with the feeling of excitement and anticipation. Think about how you feel when you're eagerly waiting for something. Consider how the word 'eager' relates to other words like 'desire' and 'enthusiasm'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'eager as a beaver.' This phrase helps you remember that 'eager' means eager or enthusiastic, just like a beaver is eager to build its dam.

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