Keen
/kiːn/
Keen is an adjective and verb with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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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.”
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Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
“keen satire or sarcasm”
verb
- To make cold, to sharpen.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
biting cutting piercing acute penetrating shrewd
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