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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

avid
    adj 1: (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively
           desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to
           succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient
           eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame" [syn:
           avid, devouring(a), esurient, greedy]
    2: marked by active interest and enthusiasm; "an avid sports
       fan" [syn: avid, zealous]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Avid \Av"id\, a. [L. avidus, fr. av?re to long: cf. F. avide.
   See Avarice.]
   Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy. "Avid of gold, yet
   greedier of renown." --Southey.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for avid:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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