eager

noun

A surname.

Alternative form of eagre (“tidal bor”). [a tidal bore]

verb

(intransitive) To be or become eager.

(intransitive) To express eagerness.

(transitive) To make or encourage to be eager

adjective

Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.

(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.

Roots

acereager- · Latin · sharp, keen

Synonyms for eager

raringadj enthusiasticadj willingadj anxiousadj keenadj avidadj athirstadj desirousadj agogadj impatientadj zealousadj excitedadj desiringv ardentadj wantingadj antsyadj ferventadj

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