Eager
/ˈiː.ɡər/noun
Having a keen or enthusiastic desire or interest.
Did you know?The word 'eager' stems from the Latin 'acer', meaning 'sharp' or 'fierce', reflecting a deep yearning that can border on obsession.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂eḱ-
“to sharpen, to be sharp.”
Latin
Latin
acer
“sharp, fierce, eager.”
Old French
Old French
egrin
“sharp, eager.”
Middle English
Middle English
eager
“keen, sharp, intense.”
Modern English
English
eager
“enthusiastically desiring or wanting.”
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