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Eager Definition & Meaning

eager
adjective
  1. having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy; "eager to learn"; "eager to travel abroad"; "eager for success"; "eager helpers"; "an eager look"
noun
  1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

"Eager" in song lyrics

See how eager is used in real songs:

  • "When I was younger I was so eager"
    Bizarre f/ Eminem — Hip Hop
  • "Catch a fever, I'm sweatin cause I'm eager"
    Kings of Swing — Swing Fever
  • "Pedal meet to divas, eagle spread eager"
    Pegz f/ Funkoars — Block to Block

Usage tips for "eager"

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Frequently asked questions

What does eager mean?
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy; "eager to learn"; "eager to travel abroad"; "eager for success"; "eager helpers"; "an eager look" a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
What part of speech is eager?
Eager is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does eager have?
Eager has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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