Keen

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or highly developed (for senses).

Example Sentences

She has a keen interest in science.

She is very keen to learn new skills.

Example Expressions

keen on

Synonyms

sharp, acute, intense, eager, enthusiastic, passionate

Entry 1

sharp, acute, intense, eager

Entry 2

eager, enthusiastic, sharp, intense, passionate

Antonyms

dull, blunt, uninterested, indifferent, apathetic

Entry 1

dull, blunt, uninterested

Entry 2

indifferent, apathetic, dull

Collocations

keen interest, keen eye, keen sense, keen to learn, keen on sports

Entry 1

keen interest, keen eye, keen sense

Entry 2

keen interest, keen sense, keen to learn, keen on sports