The dog eagerly wagged its tail when it saw its owner.

Meaning: This means the dog was very pleased and enthusiastic upon seeing its owner and expressed its happiness by wagging its tail.

Choice of Words: Eagerly means with keen desire or enthusiasm. Wagged means to move the tail quickly from side to side. When you put them together, "Eagerly wagged its tail" means the dog was very excited and happy to see its owner and was showing its joy by moving its tail quickly.

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