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1. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated.
Synonyms
- bit
- device
- latchkey
- ignition key
- passkey
- passe-partout
- master
- stem
- shank
Antonyms
- stand still
- stay
- close
- stiffen
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Key
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- sffed
- directv
- cacld
- branitzky
- awb
- woodmansee
- u_s_m_c
- mitcheltree
- knbc
- hardigree
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- franchisee
- bourgeoisie
- yangtze
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- signori
- resignee
- powerpc
- ocheltree
- nyet
- mckelvie
- licensee
- lapd
- interviewee
- inductee
- hohensee
- hnat
- gymboree
How do you pronounce key?
Pronounce key as ki.
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Sentences with key
1. Adjective
A key measure of the severity is to what extent the threat prevents the company from achieving its objectives.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Proper application is the key to good results with horse manure.
Quotes about key
1. Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
- Mario Andretti
2. Action is the foundational key to all success.
- Pablo Picasso
3. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
- Albert Schweitzer
2. key
adjective. ['ˈkiː'] serving as an essential component.
Synonyms
- important
- of import
- primal
- cardinal
- fundamental
Antonyms
- strengthening
- weakening
- overgarment
- veer
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] something crucial for explaining.
Antonyms
- derestrict
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] pitch of the voice.
Antonyms
- inaction
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. key
verb. ['ˈkiː'] identify as in botany or biology, for example.
Synonyms
- identify
- sort out
- distinguish
- separate
- name
- class
- assort
- key out
- discover
- sort
- describe
Antonyms
- unimportance
- insignificant
- insignificance
- meaningless
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music.
Synonyms
- tonic key
- tonality
- minor key
- home key
- minor mode
- major mode
- musical notation
Antonyms
- united
- joint
- same
- dependent
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida.
Synonyms
- Sunshine State
- FL
- Florida
- Florida key
- Everglade State
- cay
Antonyms
- converge
- attached
- connected
- disrepute
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed.
Synonyms
- telegraph key
- backspace
- keyboard
- control key
- backspace key
- return key
- shift key
- space bar
- tab key
- lever
- tab
- return
- backspacer
- action
- action mechanism
- command key
Antonyms
- volley
- clear
- stay in place
- outgo
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. key
verb. ['ˈkiː'] provide with a key.
Synonyms
- provide
- render
- furnish
Antonyms
- modest
- middle
- late
- ordinal
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. key
noun. ['ˈkiː'] mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock).
Synonyms
- winder
- mechanical device
Antonyms
- stabilization
- dormant
- inactivity
Etymology
- keye (Middle English (1100-1500))