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AVID
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Example:
an avid sports fan
Synonyms:
avid; zealous
Classified under:
Similar:
enthusiastic (having or showing great excitement and interest)
Derivation:
avidity; avidness (a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous
Example:
greedy for fame
Synonyms:
avid; devouring; esurient; greedy
Classified under:
Similar:
desirous; wishful (having or expressing desire for something)
