eager
/ˈiːɡər/Very interested and excited about something that is going to happen or that you want to do.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The children were eager to open their presents.”
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Very interested and excited about something that is going to happen or that you want to do.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The children were eager to open their presents.”
The joints in the middle of your legs, between your thighs and lower legs.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“He injured his knees during the fall.”
An additional part added to something to make it longer, larger, or continue for more time.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“We asked for an extension to finish the project.”
Getting something or someone ready for a particular purpose or activity.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“She is preparing dinner for her family.”
Past tense of “flee”; left a place quickly because of danger or fear.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The family fled the building when the fire started.”
Illnesses or medical conditions that affect people, animals, or plants.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Vaccines can help prevent some serious diseases.”
In or to a lower position than something; directly under something.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The keys were hidden beneath the newspaper.”
Injuries in which the skin or other body tissue is cut or damaged.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The doctor carefully cleaned his wounds.”
Usually or in most situations; in a broad rather than specific way.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“I generally go to bed before midnight.”
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