keen

/kˈiːn/

/ˈkin/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

keen

[ADJECTIVE]

being very eager and enthusiastic

learning or understating quickly

synonyms : acute

excellent; very good

synonyms : bang-up

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

having a sharp cutting edge or point

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

synonyms : cutting

having a strong affection for someone or something

Keen

[NOUN]

a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

to keen

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

express grief verbally

synonyms : lament

Examples

1. The company is keen to get the idea over.

2. Her mother, Louise, was very keen on keeping up with the Joneses.

3. The eagle's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances.

4. Susan has a keen eye for detail, so each dress is beautifully finished off.