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Meaning of keen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

keen

Pronunciation:/kiːn//kin/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make cold, to sharpen.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.

    Example: I’m keen on computers.

  2. Fierce, intense, vehement.

    Example: This boy has a keen appetite.

  3. Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

  4. Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.

keen

Pronunciation:/kiːn//kin/

noun

Definitions

  1. A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To utter a keen.

  2. To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.

  3. To mourn.