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keen
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having a sharp and enthusiastic eagerness or interest in something
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having the ability to learn or understand quickly
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excellent; very good
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(of senses) sharp and highly-developed
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having a sharp cutting edge or point
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painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
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having a strong affection for someone or something
Keen
01
a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
to keen
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to wail or lament loudly and mournfully, typically as an expression of grief or sorrow
Example
The keen scientist eagerly absorbed new research findings in their field.
The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed.
The keen student quickly understood the complex mathematical problem.
The detective's keen insight anticipated the suspect's next move.
The university is keen to establish academic collaborations with institutions worldwide.