Synonyms for
keen
Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness
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All Definitions for Keen

Below are all the dictionary definitions of keen:

1Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness
2Eager, enthusiastic, interested.
3Having a fine edge or point
4Sharp.
5Fierce, intense, vehement.
6Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness
7Penetrating, sharp.
8Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
9Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
10Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
11Marvelous.
12To utter a keen.
13To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
14To mourn.
15Brave, courageous
16Audacious, bold.
17To make cold, to sharpen.
18A prolonged wail for a deceased person.
19A surname.

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Common synonyms for keen. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for keen

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