"keener" meaning in All languages combined

See keener on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: keen [positive], keener [comparative], keenest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|keen|keener|keenest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The comparative form of keen; more keen.
    Sense id: simple-keener-en-adj-TPFird3F

Noun [English]

Forms: keener [singular], keeners [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A person who keens at a funeral.
    Sense id: simple-keener-en-noun-f4~SDiA2 Categories (other): Old words
  2. A person who is very keen or eager; a brownnoser. Tags: Canada
    Sense id: simple-keener-en-noun-i59h4mB3
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