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Meaning
Adj
●
Desirous;
keen
to do or
obtain
something.
●
In Theory of computing:
Not
employing
lazy evaluation
;
calculating
results
immediately
,
rather than
deferring
calculation
until they are required.
●
Brittle;
inflexible
; not ductile.
●
Sharp;
sour
; acid.
●
Sharp;
keen
;
bitter
; severe.
Verb
●
To be or become eager.
●
In Emotions:
To
express
eagerness.
●
To make or
encourage
to be eager
Noun
●
Alternative form of
eagre
(tidal bore).
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
eager
English
eger
Middle English (1100-1500)
egre
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Keen
Raring
Fain
Aigre
Eagre
Zealous
Impatient
Hearty
Anxious
Willing
Enthusiastic
Active
Antonyms
Averse
Disinclined
Reluctant
Unwilling
Related
Inclined
Unwilling
Excited
Ready
Happy
Able
Wanting
Desperate
Strive
Reluctant
Motivated
Interested
Trying
Glad
Energetic
Disinclined
Likely
Confident
Attempting
Tempted
Proud
Ambitious
Delighted
Hoping
Hesitant
Try
Wanted
Prepared
Endeavor
Ecstatic
Loyal
Desiring
Inquisitive
Curious
Hope
Intent
Passionate
Seeking
Afraid
Determined
Pleased
Hungry
Committed
Aspiring
Wishing
Chomping At The Bit
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Rhymes
Eager
Meager
Meagre
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