Meaning & Definition of Eager in English
English⟶
Eager
/igər/
noun
1. A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
synonym:
- tidal bore,
- bore,
- eagre,
- aegir,
- 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"
synonym:
- eager
Examples of using
I'm not eager to meet him.
She is eager to go to France.
Each of the boys was eager to join in the race.