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ea·ger·ly

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. eagerly, thirstilyadverb

    with eagerness; in an eager manner

    "the news was eagerly awaited"

Wiktionary

  1. eagerlyadverb

    In an eager manner.

  2. eagerlyadverb

    Anxiously.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Eagerlyadverb

    Etymology: from eager.

    To the holy war how fast and eagerly did men go, when the priest persuaded them that whosoever died in that expedition was a martyr? Robert South, Sermons.

    How eagerly he flew, when Europe’s fate
    Did for the seed of future actions wait. George Stepney.

    Brutus gave the word too early,
    Who having some advantage on Octavius,
    Took it too eagerly; his soldiers fell to spoil,
    Whilst we by Anthony were all inclos’d. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæsar.

    Abundance of rain froze so eagerly as it fell, that it seemed the depth of Winter had of a sudden been come in. Richard Knolles.

ChatGPT

  1. eagerly

    Eagerly refers to showing intense and enthusiastic desire or interest for something, expecting it with excitement or impatiently. It often involves a readiness or promptness to take action.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eagerlyadverb

    in an eager manner

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of eagerly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of eagerly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of eagerly in a Sentence

  1. Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir:

    This is the year of 'Star Wars,' and I think the entire world is extremely excited about what's supposed to happen, we can see our fans are eagerly awaiting our game. Obviously, everyone is eagerly awaiting 'The Force Awakens.' I don't think there has ever been a better time to be a 'Star Wars' fan than now.

  2. Brian Patrick:

    After months of investigation, Nancy Pelosi's foot soldiers produced a partisan report that continues the false narrative created by the Michigan Democratic Party, this matter has already been resolved and dismissed by the Federal Election Commission. We have fully cooperated in the investigation and eagerly await a timely resolution.

  3. Roy Jones:

    Mike Tyson said Thursday in an online press conference. Im coming to fight, and I hope hes coming to fight, and thats all you need to know. Promoters of the pay-per-view spectacle announced that Los Angeles Staples Center will be the site of the 54-year-old Tysons return to boxing on Nov. 28 for an eight-round main event against the 51-year-old Jones. Tysons last official bout was in June 2005, and the former undisputed heavyweight champion hasnt held a title since 1996. Roy Jones fought steadily through Roy Jones 40s, long after Roy Jones super middleweight and light heavyweight title reigns had ended, with his most recent bout in February 2018. Roy Jones also laughs at the idea that any time spent inside a boxing ring with Mike Tyson could ever be a mere exhibition, even though California commission officials have made it clear that Mike Tyson and Roy Jones shouldnt be attempting to seriously hurt each other during a fight with two-minute rounds. Officials say they plan to stop the bout if either fighter is cut or significantly injured. Who goes in the ring with the great, legendary Mike Tyson and thinks its an exhibition ? twelve-ounce gloves ? No headgear ? Really ? This is an exhibition ? Come on, bruh. Be real. In short, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones said everything one might expect from two cagey veterans of the fight game to promote real sporting interest in this endeavor, which came to life after the online world saw footage of Mike Tyson looking impressive while sparring earlier this year. Roy Jones eagerly accepted the opportunity for Mike Tyson highest-profile fight in a decade. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones believe theyll be able to put on a show worthy of their legends. Theyre also eager to be the latest in the growing line of athletes competing at elite levels into their 40s and beyond with improvements in sports science, nutrition and training. When I came along, at 32 years old, you were considered an old guy.

  4. Hassan Husni:

    People were eagerly awaiting the return of Iraqi drama. This opens the door.

  5. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

    In the matter of religion, people eagerly fasten their eyes on the difference between their own creed and yours whilst the charm of the study is in finding the agreements and identities in all the religions of humanity.

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