keen
Pronunciation: [kiːn]
Word
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?
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