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Eager

/ˈiːɡə/
Wanting to do something very much, and being excited about it

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Examples:

She was eager to start the new job.The kids are eager for summer break to begin.

Etymology:

etymology
The word eager comes from the Middle English eger, derived from the Old French aigre, which means sharp or keen, and ultimately from the Latin acer meaning sharp, keen, or eager.

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