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While living overseas, I worked with a non-profit organization that operated a conversational English Club. I saw how important it was for people to learn new vocabulary, and as a homeschooling Dad, I see how important it is for my kids to learn new vocabulary.

I aim to help you improve your confidence and knowledge one English word at a time.

In this video, I will provide four definitions for the word KEEN, example sentences so you can practice listening, and a special synonym quiz at the end of the video.

Keen is an adjective. An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

Definition #1

highly developed (when speaking of about a person’s senses or intelligence)

1. The man's keen sight allows him to see objects from far away.
2. The woman's keen intellect was admired by her colleagues.
3. The boy's keen sense of smell was very enjoyable when he was around baked goods, but not when he was around trash.

Definition #2

having a fine edge or point; sharp (specifically when talking about a blade)

1. The woodworker was proud of all of the keen blades in his shop.
2. Whether keen or not, all knives need to be handled carefully.

Definition #3

very eager or enthusiastic

1. The company has a large number of keen consumers, who always purchase the latest product.
2. The baseball team’s keen fans were very disappointed when they lost to their rivals.

Definition #4

interested in or attracted (to someone or something)

1. The young man has been keen on the girl next door since they were in elementary school.
2. Chloe was not able to hide that she was keen on her favorite musician.

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Practice More

1. Write a sentence using the word KEEN.
2. Which of your senses is KEEN? (definition #1)
3. What is something that you are KEEN about? (definition #3)

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