keen
gb/kˈin/ us/kˈin/
B1
Англійська
~ 2300
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Very eager or enthusiastic
Very interested and excited about something.
Модель уживання:
keen on [something] / keen to [do something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keen' with 'sharp' in all contexts. While 'keen' can mean 'sharp', in this sense it refers to enthusiasm, not physical sharpness.
Синоніми
eager (Similar in meaning but slightly more common in everyday speech.)
Антоніми
indifferent (Lacking interest or concern.)
Словосполучення
keen interest
|keen to learn
|keen supporter
|keen on sports
|keen observer
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She’s very keen on learning new languages.
- I’m keen to start the new project as soon as possible.
- He is a keen supporter of the local football team.
- They were keen to explore the city together.
- Our teacher is keen on encouraging creativity in class.
Навчальні приклади
- I am keen to visit London.
- She is keen on reading books.
- He is keen to play football.
- We are keen to meet new people.
- My brother is keen on cooking.
adjective
B2
property
2
Sharp-edged or pointed
Sharp enough to cut or pierce.
Синоніми
sharp (Most common equivalent; 'keen' is more literary or formal in this sense.)
Антоніми
blunt (Not sharp; unable to cut easily.)
Словосполучення
keen blade
|keen knife
|keen edge
Теми
tools
|physical properties
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The chef’s knife has a keen edge.
- He sharpened the sword until it was keen enough to slice paper.
- Be careful, that blade is extremely keen.
- Hunters value a keen arrowhead for accuracy.
- The tailor used a pair of keen scissors.
Навчальні приклади
- The knife has a keen edge.
- This blade is very keen.
- Be careful with that keen knife.
- The scissors are not keen anymore.
- The sword is keen and dangerous.
adjective
B2
property
3
Mentally sharp or perceptive
Able to see or understand things quickly and well.
Синоніми
perceptive (Focuses on noticing details quickly and accurately.)
Антоніми
slow-witted (Slow to understand or notice things.)
Словосполучення
keen mind
|keen eye for detail
|keen intellect
Теми
intelligence
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She has a keen eye for detail.
- His keen mind made him an excellent detective.
- You need a keen sense of observation for this job.
- A journalist must have a keen understanding of current affairs.
- He’s known for his keen analytical skills.
Навчальні приклади
- She has a keen mind.
- He has a keen eye for detail.
- We need someone with a keen mind.
- She is very keen at seeing problems early.
- He has a keen understanding of the work.
adjective
B1
property
4
Highly developed sense ability
Able to see, hear, smell, etc., very well.
Синоніми
acute (Often used for senses; slightly more formal.)
Антоніми
weak (Not strong or effective in physical senses.)
Словосполучення
keen sense of smell
|keen hearing
|keen eyesight
Теми
senses
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
- Her keen hearing allowed her to notice the faintest sounds.
- Birds of prey have keen eyesight.
- He has a particularly keen sense of taste for wine.
- The hunter’s keen vision spotted movement far away.
Навчальні приклади
- Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
- She has keen hearing.
- He has keen eyesight.
- Cats have a keen sense of hearing.
- My friend has a keen nose for perfume.
Дієслово
literary
C1
action
5
Wail in grief for the dead
To cry loudly when someone dies, especially in some traditions.
Модель уживання:
to keen for [someone] / over [someone]
Синоніми
lament (More general term for expressing grief; not always by wailing.)
Антоніми
celebrate (To express joy instead of grief.)
Словосполучення
keen over the body
|women keening
Теми
death
|culture
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The women began to keen over the body of the deceased.
- She keened for her lost child through the night.
- In the old tradition, they would keen at funerals.
- Villagers gathered to keen after the tragic accident.
- They keened until sunrise as part of the ritual.
Навчальні приклади
- They keened for the dead man.
- She keened all night for her friend.
- The women keened at the funeral.
- They keened in sadness when he died.
- People keened after the accident.
Граматика
Словникова форма
keen
IPA
GB/kˈin/
US/kˈin/
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keen (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (keen)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: keen
- Comparative: keener
- Superlative: keenest
Verb
- Base: keen
- 3rd Person Singular: keens
- Present Participle: keening
- Past: keened
Споріднені слова
Forms
keens
verb
keening
verb
keened
verb
keener
adjective
keenest
adjective
Core family
keenly
adverb B2
keenness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unkeen
adjective
Вирази
keen eye for detail
1/kˈin ˈaɪ fɚ dˈiteɪl/
fixed phrase
Good at noticing details
Able to see and notice small details well.
Приклади
- An editor must have a keen eye for detail.
- Her paintings show her keen eye for detail.
keen on
1/kˈin ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Very interested in something
To like something very much or be very interested in it.
Приклади
- I’m really keen on hiking these days.
- She’s not too keen on spicy food.
keen to do something
1/kˈin tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Eager to start an action
Wanting very much to do something soon.
Приклади
- We’re all keen to get started on the trip.
- He’s keen to learn how to surf.