B2adjectiveemotionswork
US/ˈiː.ɡər/
UK/ˈiː.ɡə/
wanting very much to do or have something, often with excitement
In context
The children were eager to open their presents on the first morning.
She is an eager student who always asks questions after class.
Many customers were eager for news about the new phone.
Words that go with eager
adjective + preposition
- eager to learnHe is eager to learn from more experienced colleagues.
- eager forThe team is eager for a chance to prove itself.
- eager to pleaseThe new waiter was young and eager to please.
adjective + noun
- eager studentEvery teacher likes an eager student in the front row.
- eager anticipationThe crowd waited in eager anticipation for the band.
- eager audienceAn eager audience filled the hall an hour early.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am eager for go home.Correct: I am eager to go home.
Incorrect:
She is eager of success.Correct: She is eager for success.