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Term: Overeager

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Excessively eager or enthusiastic; too eager.

Sample Sentence 1: The overeager fans pushed their way to the front of the concert crowd, causing a chaotic scene.

Sample Sentence 2: Tim's overeager attitude often led him to take on more tasks than he could handle.

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Part of Speech: Noun (rare usage)

Sense 1: A person who exhibits excessive eagerness or enthusiasm.

Sample Sentence 1: Jake, an overeager, was always the first to volunteer for any task assigned by the teacher.

Sample Sentence 2: The overeagers in the sales team often annoyed their colleagues with their persistent enthusiasm.

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Part of Speech: Adverb (rare usage)

Sense 1: In a manner that is excessively eager or enthusiastic.

Sample Sentence 1: The employees overeagerly sought approval from their boss, which often came across as desperate.

Sample Sentence 2: Sarah rushed overeagerly into the meeting room, thinking she was late, but she was actually early.

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