We are all eager for him to win the Nobel prize.
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Eager
/iɡə/
Synonyms for "eager" (242 found)
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hungryimpassionedimpatientimpetuousin a latherin a stewin a sweatin anticipationin expectationin the mindin the moodinclinedinspiritedintenseintentitchykeenlasciviouslibidinallibidinous
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Noun(9 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Verb(2 words)
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7 entriesSample sentences
33 total sentences available.
Our staff is eager to help you.
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In order to elude the eager public, the movie star checked into the hotel under a false name.
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Many were eager to get in on the act.
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