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Keen

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Meanings of Keen

Adjective

  • Showing a quick and eager interest; excited about something.
  • Having a strong desire or wish for something; very interested.
  • Sharp or having a fine edge.
  • Very strong or intense, like feelings or tastes.
  • Very good or excellent.

Verb

  • To make cold, to sharpen.

Explanation of the word: Keen

Keen means really wanting to do something or being very excited about it. Like when you are keen to play your favorite game!

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Translations for the word: Keen

hindi
उत्साही (Utsaahi)

utsaahi

चतुर (Chatur)

chatur

तेज (Tez)

tez

   

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What does 'keen' mean?
The word 'keen' means to be very interested in something or to have a strong desire to do something. It can also mean being sharp or quick in understanding.
How do you pronounce 'keen'?
You pronounce 'keen' like 'keen' rhyming with 'seen'.
What is the origin of the word 'keen'?
The word 'keen' comes from the Old English word 'cene', which means brave or bold.
What is the meaning of 'keen' in Kannada?
The word 'keen' in Kannada is 'ಚುರುಕಾದ' (Curukāda).