Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Wanting something very much and being enthusiastic about it; showing a strong desire to do something.
Eager
/ˈiːɡə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
In interviews she played the gurgling, nervous, eager young Neely.
His eyes shone and his face was eager.
A low sound of satisfaction went up from the eager twins.
Etymology:
From Middle English "eagre," derived from Old French "eagre," from Latin "eger," meaning to be intense or desirous.
Usage Statistics:
19 mentions per 1 million words 
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