Keen and Sure

Keen

Keen adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.

Sure and keen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sure" instead an adjective "Keen".

Nearby Words: keenness, keenly

Sure

Sure adjective - Having or showing a mind free from doubt.

Keen and sure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keen" instead an adjective "Sure".

Nearby Word: surely

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Anime / Legend of Galactic Heroes Despite Yang's research, he realized that either Ashbey took the truth with him to the grave or that there are still those keen on making sure it's never told.
  • Eric: Yeah, it takes a keen eye and a sure foot.
  • Webcomic / Castoff Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Sure Arianna beat up and kidnapped Vector, but she also wasn't so keen on leaving him to die, both at the fortress, and in the woods.
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