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acute vs keen

keen vs acute

acute and keen both are nouns.

acute and keen both are adjectives.

acute is not a verb while keen is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acute Yes Yes No No
keen Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, acute and keen are synonyms defined as:
  • acute and keen: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Other synonyms of acute include discriminating, incisive, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp.
acute (noun) keen (noun)
a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
acute (adjective) keen (adjective)
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course excellent
of an angle; less than 90 degrees intense or sharp
of critical importance and consequence having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions having a sharp cutting edge or point
ending in a sharp point painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
extremely sharp or severe
acute (verb) keen (verb)
express grief verbally
Difference between acute and keen

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