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   keen

   /kiːn/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm: British "a keen gardener" Similar eageranxiousimpatientdetermineddesirouslongingwishingitchingdyingyearningambitiousreadyintent oninformal:raringenthusiasticavideagerardentpassionateferventfervidimpassionedwholeheartedzestfulzealousdrivenwillingconscientiouscommitteddedicateddiligentearnestindustriousassiduousintentOpposite reluctantapathetichalf-hearted
   • ▪ interested in or attracted by (someone or something): "Bob makes it obvious he's keen on her" Similar enthusiastic aboutinterested inpassionate aboutfascinated byattracted tofond oftaken withsmitten withenamoured ofattached todevoted toinfatuated witheager forhungry forinformal:struck onsweet ongone onmad aboutcrazy aboutnuts aboutintotwitterpated byOpposite unenthusiasticindifferent
   • 2. (of a sense) highly developed: "I have keen eyesight" Similar acutesharppenetratingdiscerningsensitiveperceptivepiercingclearobservantpowerfulOpposite weakdefective
   • ▪ having or showing great perception or insight: "her keen intellect" Similar acutepenetratingastuteincisivesharpperceptivepiercingrapier-likerazor-likerazor-sharpperspicaciousshrewdsubtlefinely honedquick-wittedsharp-witteddiscerningcleverintelligentbrilliantbrightsmartwisecannypercipientinsightfulsagacioussapientinformal:brainygeniusOpposite dullstupid
   • 3. (of the edge or point of a blade) sharp: "the keen blade went through the weeds" Similar sharpsharp-edgedsharpenedhonedrazor-likerazor-sharpwhettedfine-edgedOpposite blunt
   • ▪ (of the air or wind) extremely cold; biting: "a keen wind cut through their thick overalls" Similar coldicyfreezingharshrawbitterpenetratingpiercingbitingsharpstinginginformal:Baltic
   • ▪ (of a smell, light, or sound) penetrating; clear: literary "ear-splitting explosive bursts, keen and sharp"
   • 4. (of activity or feeling) intense: British "there could be keen competition to provide the service" Similar intenseacuteextremefierceviolentpassionateconsumingburningferventfervidardentstrongpowerfulprofounddeep-seated
   • ▪ (of prices) very low; competitive: "we offer extremely keen rates"
   • 5. excellent: informal, dated North American "I would soon fly to distant stars—how keen!"

   Word Origin Old Englishcēne ‘wise, clever’, also ‘brave, daring’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch koen and German kühn ‘bold, brave’. Current senses date from Middle English.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKEEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   KEEN definition: 1. very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: 2. extreme or very strong: 3…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › keenKeen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of KEEN is intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind; also : shrewdly astute. How to use keen in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Keen.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › keenKEEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   More generally, keen means sharp, intense, or strong. It can be used to mean sharp in a literal way, as in a keen blade. It can also be used in several figurative ways. A keen sense of smell is one that’s very strong and perceptive. A keen intellect is one that’s sharp in the sense of being mentally strong. A keen desire is an

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › keenKeen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you have a keen interest in something, you are really, really into it. Keen is an adjective that describes something that is intense, sharp, or focused.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKEEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are keen on doing something, you very much want to do it. If you are keen that something should happen, you very much want it to happen. He was keen to show his family the photos.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishkeen adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (British English, informal) liking somebody/something very much; very interested in somebody/something. They've been on a few dates together and Naomi seems really keen. keen on somebody/something Tom's very keen on Anna. He's particularly keen on football. Sally's quite keen on the idea.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishKEEN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   KEEN definition: 1. very interested or enthusiastic: 2. wanting to do something very much: 3. very good or well…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishkeen adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   1 wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much synonym eager keen (to do something) John was very keen to help. keen (on doing something) I wasn't too keen on going to the party.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › keenKeen - definition of keen by The Free Dictionary

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    Having a fine, sharp cutting edge or point. 2. Having or marked by intellectual quickness and acuity. See Synonyms at sharp. 3. Acutely sensitive: a keen ear. 4. Sharp; vivid; strong: "His entire body hungered for keen sensation, something exciting" (Richard Wright). 5. Intense or bracing: a keen wind. 6.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › keenkeen - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    2 Jun 2024 · keen ( comparative keener or more keen, superlative keenest or most keen) (chiefly Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested . I’m keen on computers.