A1 noun Neutral #2,702 most common

eagerly

/ˈiː.ɡər.li/

To do something with a lot of excitement and interest because you really want something to happen. It describes an action performed with a positive and impatient energy.

Examples

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1

The children waited eagerly for the school bus to arrive.

The children waited eagerly for the school bus to arrive.

2

We eagerly await your confirmation regarding the scheduled meeting.

We eagerly await your confirmation regarding the scheduled meeting.

3

He eagerly opened the box to see his new shoes.

He eagerly opened the box to see his new shoes.

Word Family

Noun
eagerness
Adverb
eagerly
Adjective
eager
Related
enthusiast
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Memory Tip

Think of an Eag-le fly-ing fast because it is 'eagerly' looking for its dinner.

Quick Quiz

The puppy ______ ran to the door when he heard his owner arrive.

Correct!

The correct answer is: eagerly

Examples

1

The children waited eagerly for the school bus to arrive.

everyday

The children waited eagerly for the school bus to arrive.

2

We eagerly await your confirmation regarding the scheduled meeting.

formal

We eagerly await your confirmation regarding the scheduled meeting.

3

He eagerly opened the box to see his new shoes.

informal

He eagerly opened the box to see his new shoes.

4

Scholars eagerly examined the ancient documents for new evidence.

academic

Scholars eagerly examined the ancient documents for new evidence.

5

The investors eagerly backed the startup after seeing the growth report.

business

The investors eagerly backed the startup after seeing the growth report.

Word Family

Noun
eagerness
Adverb
eagerly
Adjective
eager
Related
enthusiast

Common Collocations

wait eagerly wait eagerly
eagerly anticipate eagerly anticipate
eagerly await eagerly await
listen eagerly listen eagerly
eagerly accept eagerly accept

Common Phrases

eagerly anticipated

much-awaited

watch eagerly

watch with great interest

nod eagerly

nod quickly to show agreement or excitement

Often Confused With

eagerly vs earnestly

Earnestly means with serious and sincere intent, while eagerly focuses on excitement and anticipation.

eagerly vs greedily

Greedily implies wanting more than you need (often selfish), whereas eagerly is about being excited to start or receive something.

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Usage Notes

Use 'eagerly' to modify a verb when you want to show that the person is happy and excited to do the action. It is a very positive adverb.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the adjective 'eager' where they need the adverb 'eagerly' (e.g., saying 'he waited eager' instead of 'he waited eagerly').

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Memory Tip

Think of an Eag-le fly-ing fast because it is 'eagerly' looking for its dinner.

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Word Origin

From the Middle English 'egre', meaning sharp or keen, derived from the Latin 'acer'.

Grammar Patterns

Usually placed before the main verb (e.g., He eagerly waited). Often follows the object in short sentences (e.g., He accepted the gift eagerly).
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Cultural Context

In many English-speaking cultures, showing that you are 'eagerly' participating is seen as a sign of being a hard worker and a team player.

Quick Quiz

The puppy ______ ran to the door when he heard his owner arrive.

Correct!

The correct answer is: eagerly

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