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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkinli/ · UK /ˈkiːnli/
keenly means: With strong feelings, interest, or desire.
adverb
FEEL STRONGLYC1
With strong feelings, interest, or desire.
- She felt his absence keenly.
- They are keenly interested in the results.
- He was keenly aware of how much he had lost.
ACT INTENSELYC1
With great energy, effort, or attention.
- The children watched keenly.
- The final was keenly contested by both teams.
- They argued keenly about the best way forward.
Questions about keenly
What does keenly mean?
With strong feelings, interest, or desire.
What is keenly in other languages?
Türkçe: derinden · Español: profundamente · Français: vivement · Deutsch: stark · Italiano: profondamente · 日本語: 強く
How do you pronounce keenly?
In American English /ˈkinli/; in British English /ˈkiːnli/.
How do you use keenly in a sentence?
She felt his absence keenly. They are keenly interested in the results.
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