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keen

Pronunciation: [kiːn]

Word

Learn how to use keen in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “interest or enthusiasm”

(adjective) when someone really likes something or is very excited about it. If you are keen about a sport, it means you enjoy it and want to play or learn more.

Example

She is keen to join the art club because she loves drawing.

Example

He wasn't keen on going to the movie because he didn't like that genre.

Example

Are you keen to try the new game at the arcade?

Context: “ability or sharpness”

(adjective) when someone is very good at noticing things or thinking deeply. If you have a keen sense of smell, you can smell things really well.

Example

He has a keen eye for detail, so he spots mistakes quickly.

Example

She doesn't have a keen sense of direction, so she often gets lost.

Example

Do you think you have a keen understanding of math?

Context: “sharpness”

(adjective) when something is very sharp or intense. If a knife is keen, it can cut easily.

Example

The keen blade of the knife made slicing the tomatoes very easy.

Example

The dull knife was not keen enough to cut through the meat.

Example

How keen is the blade on this chef's knife?

How to pronounce keen

Pronunciation: [kiːn]

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