Word Type

Adjective

Verb

Adjective

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "keen" can be used as adjective, verb, adjective, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

keen as a Jew keen as a bean keen as knives keen as mustard keen on keen-witted keenly keenness keeno overkeen peachy keen peachy keen jelly bean treat 'em mean to keep 'em keen unkeen young and keen

Etymologically Related To

can cunning

Context

britain ireland us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

coronach dirge express emotion express feelings lament requiem threnody

Type Of (IsA)

dirge

Related Terms

keener

Related Terms

acrimonious acute ardent audacious bold brave competitive courageous deceased eager enthusiastic fierce intense interested keener keeness loud marvelous mental person prepositional phrase responsiveness sharpen to vehement wailing willingness wordless

Similar Terms

good intense perceptive sharp sharp

Synonym Network

acute ardent bang up biting exquisite lament lancinating penetrative sharp

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