What does ly mean in the word eagerly?

The "ly" in "eagerly" is a suffix that turns an adjective into an adverb. It indicates manner or how something is done.

Here's how it works:

* eager: This is the adjective, describing a feeling of excitement or anticipation.

* eagerly: This is the adverb, describing how someone does something, with excitement and anticipation.

So, "eagerly" means "in an eager way."