Keen and Old

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Keen adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.

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Old is a synonym for keen. In some cases you can use "Old" instead an adjective "Keen".

Nearby Words: keenness, keenly

Old adjective - Being of advanced years and especially past middle age.

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Keen is a synonym for old. Sometimes you can use "Keen" instead an adjective "Old".

Nearby Words: oldie, olden, oldish

Kingdom Hearts II:, Axel is initially a bit too keen on becoming best friends forever with Roxas (who is only 15- or rather, his soul is 15, Roxas himself is only less than a year old).

Source: Pick on Someone Your Own Size
One of the old age pensioners is taking a keen interest on a group of school children playing around the ruins of a local castle.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S31 E7 "Amy's Choice"
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: He's an old curmudgeon, but he has a big heart and is keen to join the fight.

Source: Characters / Suikoden IV

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