| Front | avid |
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| Back | av‧id /ˈævəd, ˈævɪd/ adjective [only before noun] doing something as much as possible SYN keen: an avid collector of old jazz records an avid reader THESAURUS enthusiastic feeling or showing a lot of interest or excitement about something: He’s really enthusiastic about his new job. | An enthusiastic crowd cheered the team onto the pitch. eager wanting to do something or know about something very soon: He was eager to hear every detail of her day. | She was always eager for her turn on the catwalk. | The room was full of eager young faces. | We waited in eager anticipation. keen eager to work or learn: She hasn’t much experience but she’s very keen. | John was a keen student who worked very hard. zealous doing something in a very enthusiastic way, especially supporting something or making sure that people obey rules : She was a zealous supporter of the revolution. | The company has been extremely zealous in defending its interests. | Officials have been very zealous in the application of the new regulations. avid [only before noun] written used when you want to emphasize that someone does something a lot or is very interested in something: an avid golfer | She was an avid reader all her life. | I’ve become an avid collector of his work. | Henry is an avid fan of the sport. | As a schoolboy he had an avid interest in birds. fervent written believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely: Galinsoga was one of Franco’s most fervent supporters. | One of Allen 's fervent admirers was Richard Nixon. | her fervent belief in promoting the work of good women artists be mad about something British English informal to like something very much and be very interested in it: My sister’s mad about horses. | Since you’re so mad about clothes, you can help me choose a wedding dress. can’t wait to do something to be very eager to do something: I can’t wait to get started. be looking forward to something to feel pleased and excited because you know that something is going to happen soon: I’m looking forward to the vacation. |
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