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keenly

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/ˈkiːnli/ · keen-ly

In a way that shows strong interest, enthusiasm, or acute perception.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that shows strong interest, enthusiasm, or acute perception.

ایک ایسے انداز میں جو مضبوط دلچسپی، جوش، یا تیز ادراک دکھاتا ہے۔

ہوشیاری سے

hoshiyaari se

Formal: اجتماعی طور پر

Synonyms

sharplyintenselyacutelyتیزی سےزور دارشدت سے

Antonyms

bluntlydullyindifferentlyمُدھمبے پرواہسُست

Common Collocations

  • keenly aware
  • keenly interested
  • keenly observed

Example Sentences

She listened keenly to the speaker's words.

اس نے مقرر کے الفاظ کو ہوشیاری سے سنا۔

Us ne muqarrar ke alfaaz ko hoshiyari se suna.

He is keenly aware of the challenges ahead.

وہ آنے والی مشکلات سے ہوشیار ہے۔

Woh aane wali mushkilaat se hoshiyar hai.

The children watched the game keenly.

بچے کھیل کو ہوشیاری سے دیکھ رہے تھے۔

Bachay khel ko hoshiyari se dekh rahe the.

Easily Confused With

keen:Keen is an adjective describing sharpness, while keenly is the adverb form describing the manner of action.

Word Family

keen
adjectiveتیز
keenness
nounتیزی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'keen' as someone who is sharp in understanding.

Picture a hawk, known for its keen eyesight, watching closely.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حسین سے ہوشیار رہو، یہ کارزاری مائل

Haseen se hoshiyar raho, yeh karzari mail.

Be wary of the beautiful, this battleground is enticing.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہوشیار باز کا شکار ہمیشہ رہتا ہے۔

Hoshiar baaz ka shikar hamesha rehta hai.

The cautious falcon always keeps its prey.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cēne" — fierce, bold

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from Old English, indicating sharpness or intensity in perception or action.