Keen | Meaning of keen

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keen (adjective)
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 about computers.
He is keen for help.
She’s keen to learn another language.
“Do you want to go on holiday with me?” / “Yes, I’m keen.”.

keen (adjective)
Fierce, intense, vehement.
This boy has a keen appetite.

keen (adjective)
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

keen (adjective)
Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.

keen (adjective)
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
Keen satire or sarcasm.

keen (adjective)
Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
A keen wind.
The cold is very keen.

keen (noun)
A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

keen (verb)
To utter a keen.

keen (verb)
To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.

keen (verb)
To mourn.

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January 24, 2019

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