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keen

The correct spelling is keen.

How to pronounce keen

/kiːn/
verb

IPA: /kiːn/

Say it like: Kee-n

The correct spelling is keen. To make cold, to sharpen. For example: "I’m keen on computers."

Usage Examples

I’m keen on computers.

This boy has a keen appetite.

keen satire or sarcasm

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make cold, to sharpen.
  2. 2.To utter a keen.
  3. 3.To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
  4. 4.To mourn.

adjective

  1. 1.Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
  2. 2.Fierce, intense, vehement.
  3. 3.Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
  4. 4.Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
  5. 5.Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.

noun

  1. 1.A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

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