What Does Keen on Me Mean?
If you have a keen interest in something, you are really, really into it. Keen is an adjective that describes something that is intense, sharp, or focused. The adjective keen comes from the Old English word cene that translates to "bold and brave" and while the spelling is now really different, the sounds are similar.

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In this way, what does it mean to be keen on someone?

1. liking someone, or thinking that they are attractive. He seems pretty keen on her. dead keen (=extremely keen): I'm telling you, she's dead keen on you.

Subsequently, question is, what does Keen mean UK? Keen on+gerund or +noun means enjoying that activity or thing, while to be keen on a person means to fancy him or her (in the British sense).

Secondly, how do you use keen in a sentence?

keen Sentence Examples

  1. He continued to take a keen interest in art and science.
  2. He wasn't too keen on the idea when she first told him about it.
  3. She kept a keen eye out for the same kind of weed and was surprised at how much they found.
  4. He was a fine horseman and keen hunter.

Is it keen to or keen on?

I know that "keen to" means something like eager to do something in the future, or something like that, and "keen on" means something in the present.

Related Question Answers

What is the synonym of keen?

SYNONYMS. acute, penetrating, astute, incisive, sharp, perceptive, piercing, rapier-like, razor-like, razor-sharp, perspicacious, shrewd, subtle, finely honed, quick-witted, sharp-witted, discerning, clever, intelligent, brilliant, bright, smart, wise, canny, percipient, insightful, sagacious, sapient.

Is keen to do something?

keen | English
very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). She's a keen tennis player.
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