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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | aigre, from Latin acer 'sharp' |
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ea‧ger
1 very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do 
A crowd of eager young students were already waiting outside.
eager to do something I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible. He's a bright kid and eager to learn.
I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.He's a bright kid and eager to learn.A crowd of eager young students were already waiting outside. —eagerly adverb: They're eagerly awaiting the big day.
They're eagerly awaiting the big day. —eagerness noun [uncountable]
