keen

[US]/kiːn/
[UK]/kiːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. sharp; enthusiastic; intense; acute.

Phrases & Collocations

keen interest

keen observer

keen sense

keen eye

keen on

keen competition

Example Sentences

a keen desire to learn.

a dog with a keen nose.

He's a keen mind.

They were keen to win.

a bear's keen scent.

a keen sense of humor.

He is keen on angling.

She's keen on sailing.

a man of keen observation

I have keen eyesight.

a keen chess player.

Keen competition for first place.

A keen north wind was blowing.

Please quote keen prices.

Real-world Examples

People also seem less keen on up-close-and-personal services.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

So why was the Earl of Cornwall so keen to own it?

Source: A Concise History of Britain (Bilingual Selection)

So what else? I'm feeling quite keen now!

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 8

You mind telling me why the NYPD's so keen to see a baby horse?

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Isn't Lord Gillingham engaged? - He's supposed to be, but he still seems as keen as mustard.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 4

Owl's eyes have keen sight at night.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

And they were really keen on destroying it.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2015

“Just before the holidays? Bit keen, aren't yeh? ”

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

So, you are you a keen gardener?

Source: 6 Minute English

They also have a very keen sense of smell.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

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