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keen


Definition: Meaning of, keen in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kiːn /

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keen keener keenest
  1. want something especially British English wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much [=  eager]
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  2. like be keen on somebody/something British English spoken to like someone or something
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  3. hobby/interest especially British English someone who is keen on something is very interested in it or enjoys doing it very much
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  4. eager to work/learn someone who is keen is eager to work or learn and enjoys doing it
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  5. sight/smell/hearing a keen sense of smell or keen sight or hearing is an extremely good ability to smell etc
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  6. mind someone with a keen mind is quick to understand things
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  7. feeling a keen feeling is one that is strong and deep
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  8. competition used to describe a situation in which people compete strongly
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  9. attracted British English ; be keen on somebody to be sexually attracted to someone
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  10. sharp literary a keen knife or blade is extremely sharp
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  11. wind old-fashioned a keen wind is cold and strong
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  12. prices British English keen prices are low
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
keen keened keened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
keening keens
[intransitive]
  1. old use to sing a loud, sad song for someone who has died
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keen used in phrases

  • keen-eyed (adjective)
    1. having keen eyesight
  • keen-sighted (adjective)
    1. having very keen vision
    2. capable of seeing to a great distance
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