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keen /kiːn/ /kiːn/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/k/kee/keen_/keen__us_1.mp3 keen(adjective)/kiːn/ /kiːn/wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very muchSYNONYM eagerhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/eagerJohn was very keen to help.His father was keen for him to go to university.He is keen for the deal to proceed.We are keen that our school should get involved too.I wasn't too keen on going to the party.Extra ExamplesShe is extremely keen to remain with the police and we are equally keen to retain her.The banks were not at all keen to lend to somebody who actually seemed to need money.She was naturally keen to make a good impression.She was always keen to hear the local gossip.We are keen that Britain should get involved too.They were desperately keen for information.I waited a few days before putting in an offer on the property so as not to appear too keen.enthusiastic about an activity or idea, etc.a keen sportsman/gardenerone of the keenest supporters of the teamShe was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright.liking somebody/something very much; very interested in somebody/somethingThey've been on a few dates together and Naomi seems really keen.Tom's very keen on Anna.He's particularly keen on football.Sally's quite keen on the idea.She's not keen on being told what to do.quick to understandSYNONYM sharphttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sharp_2a keen mind/intellectstrong or deepa keen sense of traditionHe took a keen interest in his grandson's education.highly developedSYNONYM sharphttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sharp_2Dogs have a keen sense of smell.My friend has a keen eye for (= is good at noticing) a bargain.involving people competing very hard with each other for somethingThere is keen competition for places at the college.They were keen rivals.It was the subject of keen debate.kept low in order to compete with other pricesSYNONYM competitivehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/competitiveThe company hopes its keen pricing policy will increase sales.extremely coldhaving a sharp edge or pointSYNONYM sharphttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sharp_2wanting very much to do well at something; enthusiasticliking something/somebody very much; very interested in somethingHe's mad keen on planes.Word Originadjective Old English cēne ‘wise, clever’, also ‘brave, daring’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch koen and German kühn ‘bold, brave’. Current senses date from Middle English.

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(adjective) john was very keen to help.his father was keen for him to go to university.he is keen for the deal to proceed.we are keen that our school should get involved too. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=keen This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	keen
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	/kiːn/ /kiːn/
Example	john was very keen to help. his father was keen for him to go to university. he is keen for the deal to proceed. we are keen that our school should get involved too.
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/k/kee/keen_/keen__us_1.mp3
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=keen
Content	keen (adjective)/kiːn/ /kiːn/ wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much SYNONYM eager https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/eager John was very keen to help. His father was keen for him to go to university. He is keen for the deal to proceed. We are keen that our school should get involved too. I wasn't too keen on going to the party. Extra Examples She is extremely keen to remain with the police and we are equally keen to retain her. The banks were not at all keen to lend to somebody who actually seemed to need money. She was naturally keen to make a good impression. She was always keen to hear the local gossip. We are keen that Britain should get involved too. They were desperately keen for information. I waited a few days before putting in an offer on the property so as not to appear too keen. enthusiastic about an activity or idea, etc. a keen sportsman/gardener one of the keenest supporters of the team She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. liking somebody/something very much; very interested in somebody/something They've been on a few dates together and Naomi seems really keen. Tom's very keen on Anna. He's particularly keen on football. Sally's quite keen on the idea. She's not keen on being told what to do. quick to understand SYNONYM sharp https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sharp_2 a keen mind/intellect strong or deep a keen sense of tradition He took a keen interest in his grandson's education. highly developed SYNONYM sharp https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sharp_2 Dogs have a keen sense of smell. My friend has a keen eye for (= is good at noticing) a bargain. involving people competing very hard with each other for something There is keen competition for places at the college. They were keen rivals. It was the subject of keen debate. kept low in order to compete with other prices SYNONYM competitive https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/competitive The company hopes its keen pricing policy will increase sales. extremely cold having a sharp edge or point SYNONYM sharp https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sharp_2 wanting very much to do well at something; enthusiastic liking something/somebody very much; very interested in something He's mad keen on planes. Word Origin adjective Old English cēne ‘wise, clever’, also ‘brave, daring’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch koen and German kühn ‘bold, brave’. Current senses date from Middle English.
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Keen Kiːn Involved Wanting Adjective John Father University

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