He eagerly opened the present he received.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone feeling excited and enthusiastic as they open a gift that they have received.

Choice of Words: Eagerly means with great enthusiasm or anticipation. Opened means to make an opening in something or to separate its parts. Present is a gift given on a special occasion.

Alternative Expressions

The boy couldn't wait to tear into the gift he had gotten.

Meaning: This means the boy was so excited to open the gift that he couldn't wait any longer.

Choice of Words: Couldn't wait means to be very eager or impatient to do something. Tear into means to open something quickly and excitedly. Gift is something given to someone as a present. Gotten means to have received something.

With trembling hands, he carefully unwrapped the gift that had been given to him.

Meaning: This means the boy was so excited to open the gift that his hands were shaking, but he took his time to carefully remove the wrapping.

Choice of Words: Trembling means to shake or quiver, often from excitement or fear. Carefully means to do something with great attention and effort. Unwrapped means to remove the wrapping or covering from something. Given means to have something bestowed upon you.

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