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keen vs penetrating

penetrating vs keen

keen is a noun but penetrating is not a noun.

keen and penetrating both are adjectives.

keen is a verb but penetrating is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keen Yes Yes Yes No
penetrating No Yes No No
As adjectives, keen and penetrating are synonyms defined as:
  • keen and penetrating: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Other synonyms of keen include acute, discriminating, incisive, knifelike, penetrative, piercing, sharp.
keen (noun) penetrating (noun)
a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
keen (adjective) penetrating (adjective)
excellent having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
intense or sharp tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
having a sharp cutting edge or point
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
keen (verb) penetrating (verb)
express grief verbally
Difference between keen and penetrating

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