eager
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Perhaps the writer was eager for firsthand experience with betting apps and asked his editors to find a spiritual workaround.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
However, investors have been eager for results that prove quantum computers are useful for something other than lab-scale demonstrations.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Somewhere between Rue and Cassie on the desperation scale sits Elle Fanning’s Margo Millet, an eager community college student whose money troubles start when she falls for one of the oldest tricks in the book.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
There are large pools of cash eager to back new AI companies, and the first mover will get first dibs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Perhaps that was why Wolf was eager rather than frightened.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing eager
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
In the Mood? 100 Words to Describe Emotions
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!