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.”
A treatment that makes an illness or medical condition disappear.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Scientists are still searching for a cure for the disease.”
Clearly and in a way that is easy to understand or notice.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“She explained the problem plainly and calmly.”
A feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or enjoyment.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The children laughed with delight when they saw the puppy.”
A door, gate, or other place used to enter a building or area.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“We waited for them near the main entrance.”
To guide a person or group, or to be in charge of an activity or organization.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“She will lead the team during the new project.”
Became visible, arrived, or began to be seen.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“A rainbow appeared after the rain stopped.”
People whose job is to protect a place, person, or valuable object.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Security guards stood near the entrance.”
Words, ideas, or statements that have no clear meaning or do not make sense.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“What he said sounded like complete nonsense.”
A person or animal that spends time with you or travels with you.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“Her dog was her constant companion during the trip.”
The act of traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“The train journey took almost five hours.”
The area near or around a particular place.
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
“There are several cafés in the vicinity of the hotel.”
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