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eagerly

adverb

Simple meaning

With keen excitement and interest.

Pronunciation

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eegerlee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈiɡɚli

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Word Review

Definition

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adverb

  1. With eagerness; in an eager manner

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: With eagerness; in an eager manner

Used this way, eagerly is a specialist word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Keen and enthusiastic
Usage feel
Clinical and detached

Where it naturally appears

  • Technical/specialist writing

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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More ways to use eagerly

  • “The news was eagerly awaited.”adverb

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eagerly soughtforward eagerlyeagerly readeagerly awaitingeagerly anticipated

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • eageradjectiveBase word

    Having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • eagernessnounDerived noun

    A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something.

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