keen
/kiːn/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
2
Fierce, intense, vehement.
3
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
4
Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
5
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
6
Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
7
Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
8
Marvelous.
9
Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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