noun
B1
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eagerness
EE-guh-nuhs
Eagerness (noun) means a strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something. Example: “His eagerness to help was obvious from the first day.”
noun
1
A strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something.
"His eagerness to help was obvious from the first day."
How to use eagerness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being keen and enthusiastic about something.
Common pairings
eagerness to learn
show eagerness
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- Plural
- eagernesses
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English egernesse, egrenesse, equivalent to eager + -ness.
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What does “eagerness” mean?
The word “eagerness” means a strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something. In plain terms, the quality of being keen and enthusiastic about something.
How do you pronounce “eagerness”?
“Eagerness” is pronounced EE-guh-nuhs (/ˈiɡɚnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “eagerness” in a sentence?
Here is “eagerness” used in a sentence: “His eagerness to help was obvious from the first day.”
What part of speech is “eagerness”?
“Eagerness” is a noun.
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