Synonyms for Eager (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)):
bore, aegir, eagre, tidal bore
WordNet sense 2 (marked by active interest and enthusiasm):
avid, great, zealous
WordNet sense 3 ((usually followed by `to') full of eagerness):
impatient, raring
WordNet sense 4 (having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm):
hot
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