Synonyms for Eighth Grade Students: Eager

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  1. anxious
    eagerly desirous
  2. ardent
    characterized by strong enthusiasm
  3. committed
    bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a cause or action
  4. dedicated
    devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
  5. diligent
    characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
  6. earnest
    devout or heartfelt
  7. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
  8. excited
    feeling a great deal of enthusiasm or eagerness
  9. greedy
    ardently or excessively desirous
  10. hopeful
    having or manifesting optimism
  11. impatient
    (usually followed by 'to') full of eagerness
  12. keen
    having or showing great excitement and interest
  13. motivated
    strongly driven to succeed or achieve something
  14. passionate
    having or expressing strong emotions
Created on Tue Jun 03 19:41:50 EDT 2025

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