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I was appalled at the amount of study necessary in order to qualify in medicine, and gradually my desire was blunted by a keener - and secret - wish to become an actor.
Conrad Veidt

Meaning of "keener" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KEENER

keener  [ˈkiːnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KEENER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Keener is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KEENER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of keener in the English dictionary

The definition of keener in the dictionary is a person, esp a student, who is keen, enthusiastic, or zealous.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KEENER


arena
əˈriːnə
Argentina
ˌɑːdʒənˈtiːnə
Athena
əˈθiːnə
ballerina
ˌbæləˈriːnə
carina
kəˈriːnə
Christina
krɪˈstiːnə
cleaner
ˈkliːnə
coquina
kɒˈkiːnə
corvina
kɔːˈviːnə
Filipina
ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnə
Herzegovina
ˌhɜːtsəɡəʊˈviːnə
kina
ˈkiːnə
Lena
ˈliːnə
marina
məˈriːnə
medina
mɛˈdiːnə
Messina
mɛˈsiːnə
piscina
pɪˈsiːnə
quina
ˈkiːnə
quinaquina
ˌkiːnəˈkiːnə
tina
ˈtiːnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KEENER

keelage
keelboat
keeler
keelhaul
keelie
Keeling Islands
keelman
keelson
Keelung
keen
keenly
keenness
keeno
keep
keep a person guessing
keep a stiff upper lip
keep a tight rein on
keep an eye open
keep at
keep away

WORDS THAT END LIKE KEENER

bottle-opener
careener
fastener
fifteener
fourteener
gardener
greener
in-betweener
Kitchener
lateener
listener
opener
preener
screener
shebeener
sixteener
strengthener
teener
tweener
wiener

Synonyms and antonyms of keener in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «KEENER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «keener» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of keener

Translation of «keener» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KEENER

Find out the translation of keener to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of keener from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «keener» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

激烈
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Keener
570 millions of speakers

English

keener
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

keener
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حرصا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

острее
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

keener
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তীক্ষ è তর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plus vive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keener
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schärfer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キーナー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

더 치열
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Keener
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Keener
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அவரைவிட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केयनर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Keener
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Keener
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chętniej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гостріше
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Keener
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επικροτούν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skerper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hårdnande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

keener
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of keener

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KEENER»

The term «keener» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.284 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KEENER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about keener

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4 QUOTES WITH «KEENER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word keener.
1
Leon Foucault
Any person, brought into the presence of this fact, stops for a few moments and remains pensive and silent; and then generally leaves, carrying with him forever a sharper, keener sense of our incessant motion through space.
2
Richard Griffiths
Since puberty I've always had this strange awareness that all the keener experiences I would have in my life would happen later than it would to my contemporaries. When it came to the career thing, I never worried about it. It's better if you're still peaking when you're 60, which I feel I am.
3
Washington Irving
A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.
4
Conrad Veidt
I was appalled at the amount of study necessary in order to qualify in medicine, and gradually my desire was blunted by a keener - and secret - wish to become an actor.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KEENER»

Discover the use of keener in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to keener and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts
The interdisciplinary synthesis is as careful as it is brilliant. The arguments are evenhanded and nuanced. In short, this work takes scholarship on miracles to a new level of sophistication and depth. A truly amazing set of books.
Craig S. Keener, 2011
2
A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew
"In this volume Craig Keener focuses on two aspects of the interpretation of Matthew.
Craig S. Keener, 1999
3
Gift and Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
Affirms the validity of spiritual gifts while seeking to restore a biblical emphasis on why the gifts are given.
Craig S. Keener, 2001
4
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament
Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year!
Craig S. Keener, 1993
5
The Historical Jesus of the Gospels
So argues Craig Keener in The Historical Jesus of the Gospels.
Craig S. Keener, 2012
6
First--Second Corinthians
A passage by passage explanation of Paul's letters to the Corinthians.
Craig S. Keener, 2005
7
The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary
Keener also brings home the total impact of Matthew?s message, including its clear portrait of Jesus and its call for discipleship, both to the Gospel?s ancient readers and to believers today. / Thoroughly researched, the book includes a ...
Craig S. Keener, 2009
8
Principles of Applied Mathematics: Transformation and ...
A long-awaited revision of one of the most respected primers on applied mathematics.
James P. Keener, 2000
9
Night Swim
Sarah, aggrieved, dives into two summer romances that lead to unforeseen consequences. In a story that will make you laugh and cry, NIGHT SWIM shows how a family, bound by heartache, learns to love again.
Jessica Brilliant Keener, 2013
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Mathematical Physiology: I: Cellular Physiology
I: Cellular Physiology James Keener, James Sneyd. 3.0 — 2.5 — \ D'ispersion curve 2.0 — \ 1.5— \ Speed 1'0 T Critical curve 0.5 — 0.0 Frequency Figure 6.13 Critical curve (6.128) and the approximate dispersion curve (6.89) using ...
James Keener, James Sneyd, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KEENER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term keener is used in the context of the following news items.
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Growing keener and greener at Camp Kawartha: Fresh Air Fund …
Growing keener and greener at Camp Kawartha: Fresh Air Fund. Skills, poise and friendships are picked up at environmental getaway, but so ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
2
Palace officials defend Queen Elizabeth's Nazi salute - Aljazeera
"You could not find a newspaper more supportive of the royal family than the Sun, but you cannot find a newspaper keener to publish stories in ... «Aljazeera.com, Jul 15»
3
East Surry 9-10 team vies for title - Pilot Mountain News …
... team consisted of Cooper Motsinger, Gabriel Harpe, Brady Edmonds, Will Jones, Luke Bowman, Brett Clayton, Connor Key, Matthew Keener. «Pilot Mountain News, Jul 15»
4
Treat yourself to music and arts | Sandusky Register
Saturday's performances will include Emily Keener, Dr. Fubbs, The Heart Beats, The Relations, The Big Black Galactic, Chu Dat Frawg, The ... «Sandusky Register, Jul 15»
5
How the Best Traditions Help Adolescents Lead Healthier Lives …
In How We Think, the philosopher John Dewey asserted that adolescence brought with it the advent of keener thought and reason, and that ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Gordon Freireich: WWII soldier writes to editor of his hometown …
Being away from my family and my native land has brought the same loneliness felt by all U.S. soldiers, but it has given me, I believe, a keener ... «York Daily Record/Sunday News, Jul 15»
7
I don't know how he does it! Meet the new superdads | Life and style …
The classic school gate moan is that hands-on fathers are significantly keener on the “fun stuff” than on booking dentists' appointments and ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Man found guilty on 2 battery charges in homeless beating
Hall County Deputy Stephen Roberson uncuffs David Keener on Friday afternoon in Hall County Superior court as he prepares for jury ... «Gainesville Times, Jul 15»
9
How Presidents and Enrollment Leaders Can Get on the Same Page
Don't assume your trustees know what "tuition discounting" means, said Barbara J. Keener. "All this jargon we speak on a daily basis — they ... «Chronicle of Higher Education, Jul 15»
10
Officials seek guidance for future growth in Kennett Square
Historic Kennett Square, the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township have hired Todd Poole of 4ward Planning and Mark Keener of ... «Daily Local News, Jul 15»

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