What do you mean by keen?

1 : having a fine edge or point : sharp a keen knife. 2 : having or showing mental sharpness a keen observation. 3 : very sensitive (as in seeing, smelling, or hearing) keen eyesight. 4 : full of enthusiasm : eager … everybody was very keen to hear details of what had happened …—

Is keen an informal word?

The word keen can also be used as a slang term meaning wonderful or splendid, and this is how it’s used in the phrase peachy keen, which is used as an informal and playful way to describe something as excellent or wonderful. Example: He showed keen jealousy over my keen knife.

When was the word keen popular?

A popular word of approval in teenager and student slang from c. 1900.

What type of word is keen?

Keen is an adjective that describes something that is intense, sharp, or focused. The word keen comes from the Old English word cene that translates to “bold and brave” and while the spelling is now really different, the sounds are similar.

How do you use keen?

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn’t keen (= I didn’t want to go).

How do you use the word Keen?

Keen sentence example

1. He continued to take a keen interest in art and science.
2. He wasn’t too keen on the idea when she first told him about it.
3. He was a fine horseman and keen hunter.
4. She kept a keen eye out for the same kind of weed and was surprised at how much they found.

Is it keen on or keen in?

Senior Member. It is keen on.

Is keen a Scrabble word?

Yes, keen is in the scrabble dictionary.

Is keen on example?

Keen-on sentence example. I am keen on the reportage style of pictures. I’m not too keen on that part. He wasn’t too keen on the idea when she first told him about it.

Can you use the word Keen in a sentence?

(1) We are keen that Britain should get involved too. (2) She’s very keen to learn about Japanese culture. (3) He told Hayling that he was keen to help. (4) Eagles have very keen eyesight.

Which preposition is used with keen?

As other writers have noted, the word “KEEN ” is usually followed by the preposition “ON.” So, she is keen on building (pursuing) a career in music.” The word “keen” in this sentence is used to show that someone is enthusiastic about pursuing something, and just as she was keen on pursuing a career in music, I can see …

Is it keen in or keen on?

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