eagerly
Translation
eagerly
Examples
She eagerly awaited the news.
She eagerly awaited the news.
He eagerly accepted the invitation.
He eagerly accepted the invitation.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) to do (sth.) with eagerness She eagerly awaited the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enthusiastically, keenly, avidly; Antonyms: reluctantly, apathetically
Etymology
From the adjective 'eager' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Eager' comes from Old French 'aigre', meaning 'sharp, keen'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'eagle' being 'eager' to catch its prey. The '-ly' suffix tells you it describes how an action is performed.