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  2. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that you are aware of it, although you are not thinking about it very much.

  3. If you say that someone has a keen mind, you mean that they are very clever and aware of what is happening around them. 2. If you have a keen eye or ear, you are able to notice things that are difficult to detect.

  4. The meaning of KEEN is intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind; also : shrewdly astute. How to use keen in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Keen.

  5. "keen mind" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You could use it to describe someone who is intelligent and perceptive, for example: "John is an interesting person to talk to; he has a keen mind and always has insightful things to say."

  6. very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: She's a keen tennis player. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). keen to They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. keen on She's keen on ( playing) tennis. UK My son's mad keen on cycling.

  7. • He had a keen brain and he spotted instantly that as addresses went this one was on the vague side. • a keen eye for detail • Parr's thin, keen face had narrowed, strangely. • a keen interest in science • Greg has a keen mind. • If you're so bloody keen on accuracy, let's be accurate about this.

  8. a keen mind/intellect; ideas/feelings [usually before noun] strong or deep. a keen sense of tradition; He took a keen interest in his grandson's education. senses [only before noun] highly developed synonym sharp. Dogs have a keen sense of smell. My friend has a keen eye for (= is good at noticing) a bargain. competition

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