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keenness
- Entry Word:
- keenness
- Function:
- noun
Text:
1
a harsh or sharp quality<the keenness of the ax should tell you that it is not a toy><that writer was famed for the keenness of her wit>— see edge 1
2
urgent desire or interest<was looking forward to his gala party with particular keenness>— see eagerness
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