Eager
Example: She is eager to learn new skills quickly
Definition
"Eager" describes a strong desire or enthusiasm to do or achieve something, often characterized by impatience or keen interest. For example, when someone is 'eager to learn new skills quickly,' they show a lively readiness and excitement to gain knowledge promptly.
Etymology
The word "eager" comes from the Old French word 'aigre,' meaning sharp or keen, which in turn traces back to the Latin 'acer,' meaning sharp or fierce. Did you know? The transformation from 'sharp' to 'keenly interested' shows how physical sharpness metaphorically evolved into mental enthusiasm.
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"Eager" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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