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Keenly vs Keener - What's the difference?

keenly | keener |

As an adverb keenly

is in a keen manner.

As an adjective keener is

(keen).

As a noun keener is

(dated) one who keens at a funeral.

keenly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a keen manner.

    • keener

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (keen)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (dated) One who keens at a funeral.
  • (informal, UK, Canada) Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.