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- [keen]
- /kin/
- /kiːn/
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- [keen]
- /kin/
Definitions of keener word
- adjective keener finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor. 1
- adjective keener sharp, piercing, or biting: a keen wind; keen satire. 1
- adjective keener characterized by strength and distinctness of perception; extremely sensitive or responsive: keen eyes; keen ears. 1
- adjective keener having or showing great mental penetration or acumen: keen reasoning; a keen mind. 1
- adjective keener animated by or showing strong feeling or desire: keen competition. 1
- adjective keener intense, as feeling or desire: keen ambition; keen jealousy. 1
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Origin of keener
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1930-35 for def 8; Middle English kene, Old English cēne; cognate with German kühn, Old High German chuoni bold, Old Norse kœnn wise, skillful
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Parts of speech for Keener
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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keener popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
keener usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for keener
noun keener
- weeper — a person who weeps.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- condoler — A person who condoles.
- griever — to feel grief or great sorrow: She has grieved over his death for nearly three years.
- repine — to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.
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