adj
raring
Raring (adj) means Extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start. Example: “The kids were raring to go on their first day of camp.”
adj
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Extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start.
"The kids were raring to go on their first day of camp."
How to use raring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBursting with enthusiasm and ready to start right away.
Common pairings
raring to go
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more raring
- Superlative
- most raring
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Etymology
From an old sense of "rare" meaning "to rear up" — like a horse eager to charge forward.
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What does “raring” mean?
The word “raring” means extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start. In plain terms, bursting with enthusiasm and ready to start right away.
How do you use “raring” in a sentence?
Here is “raring” used in a sentence: “The kids were raring to go on their first day of camp.”
What part of speech is “raring”?
“Raring” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of raring?
"raring" (adj) means extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start.
