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Definition of keenly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

keenly

adverb
 
/ˈkiːnli/
 
/ˈkiːnli/
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  1. in a way that involves strong or deep feelings or awareness synonym acutely
    • We were keenly aware of the danger.
    • They felt the pressure keenly.
  2. in a way that involves quick understanding
    • The dogs are keenly intelligent.
  3. in a way that involves people competing very hard with each other for something
    • a keenly fought contest
  4. in a way that shows you are enthusiastic or want something very much synonym eagerly
    • They waited keenly to hear her speak.
  5. in a way that involves keeping a price low in order to compete with other prices
    • a keenly priced car
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