Definition of Keen
Keen
Keen


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having a strong and enthusiastic interest or desire.

e.g. She's keen on trying new adventure sports during her vacation.

(adjective)
having a fine edge or point (as to cut) or have a distinct smell;

e.g. He sharped the bladed until it had a nice, keen edge to it.

(adjective)
eager, enthusiastic, or intensity;

e.g. She was keen on the idea of going to the haunted house with her friends.

(verb)
a loud and long cry of sorrow, or a wailing, wordless cry;

e.g. The banshee made to lament, but it came out as a high-pitched keen that signaled distress.



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