Keener Meaning in English
word · lemma: keen
التعريف
The comparative form of 'keen', meaning having greater enthusiasm, sharper senses, or increased intensity. It can refer to being more eager, more perceptive, or physically sharper (like a knife).
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Keener' is often followed by 'than' in comparisons (e.g., 'She is keener than her brother'). It can describe enthusiasm ('keener on soccer'), perception ('a keener sense of smell'), or physical sharpness. Less commonly used for physical sharpness in everyday speech.
جمل نموذجية
She is keener on reading than her friends.
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His senses are keener after training.
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This knife is keener than the old one.
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I’m keener to start now than to wait till tomorrow.
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Kids are always keener about new games than adults.
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You need a keener eye to spot those small details.
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