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  2. in English. eagerness. noun [ U ] uk / ˈiː.ɡə.nəs / us / ˈiː.ɡɚ.nəs /. Add to word list. B2. the state of wanting to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable: in someone’s eagerness to do something In their eagerness to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties.

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      wanting very much to do or have something, especially...

  3. eagerness. noun. /ˈiːɡənəs/. /ˈiːɡərnəs/. [uncountable, singular] eagerness (to do something) great interest and excitement about something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do. I couldn't hide my eagerness to get back home.

  4. wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable: the children's eager faces. [ + to infinitive ] She sounded very eager to meet you. eager for They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

  5. EAGER definition: 1. wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable: 2…. Learn more.

  6. There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun eagerness, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  7. noun. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something. synonyms: avidity, avidness, keenness. see more. noun. prompt willingness. “they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”. synonyms: forwardness, readiness, zeal. see more.

  8. The meaning of EAGER is marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest. How to use eager in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Eager.

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