What is the difference between Very eager and Very keen?
Hi guys,
As mentioned above, what is the main difference when I say I am very eager to do something and I am very keen on doing something?
Thanks in advance.
Kun
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"I am (very) eager to do something" and "I am (very) keen to do something" mean roughly the same. I guess "eager" is a bit stronger. These mean that you want to do that thing now or at some point in the future.
- "I am (very) eager to do something" and "I am (very) keen to do something" mean roughly the same.
- I guess "eager" is a bit stronger.
- These mean that you want to do that thing now or at some point in the future.
- "I am keen on something / on doing something" is talking more about what you generally like to do.
- For example: A: What do you want to do this afternoon?
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"I am (very) eager to do something" and "I am (very) keen to do something" mean roughly the same. I guess "eager" is a bit stronger. These mean that you want to do that thing now or at some point in the future. "I am keen on something / on doing something" is talking more about what you generally like to do. For example:
A: What do you want to do this afternoon?
B: I'm keen to go fis
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