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The future tense form of 'keen' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb keen. Example: They will keen when they hear the tragic news. (They will keen when they hear the tragic news.)
Definition of “keen”
- to wail or lament loudly and mournfully
- to express deep sorrow or grief
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | keen |
| Future Continuous | keening |
| Future Perfect | keened |
Example
She will keen when she hears the sad news.
Example
They will keen for their fallen heroes.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be keening for my lost love.
Example
They will be keening in sorrow during the memorial service.
Example
By the end of the day, she will have keened for all the departed souls.
Example
They will have keened for every tragedy that befalls them.
