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keen Definition and Meaning in English (keen definition)

adjective
Synonyms:eagerenthusiasticardent
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Keen definition: Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm for something.

Definitions of Keen

  1. 1adjective

    Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm for something.

  2. 2adjective

    Having or demonstrating a highly developed sense or intellect, often referring to sight, hearing, or smell.

  3. 3adjective

    Extremely strong or intense, often used to describe feelings, desires, or competition.

Example Sentences

casual

“She is very keen to learn new languages.”

general

“He has a keen eye for detail.”

general

“There was a keen competition among the participants.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounkeenness
adverbkeenly

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