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keen

/kiːn/
verb
  1. To make cold, to sharpen.

adjective
  1. Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.

    "I’m keen on computers."

  2. Fierce, intense, vehement.

    "This boy has a keen appetite."

  3. Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

Synonymsbiting, cutting, piercing, acute, penetrating, shrewd

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