key

1 of 5

noun (1)

ˈkē

: a usually metal instrument by which the bolt of a lock is turned

: any of various devices having the form or function of such a key

a key for winding a clock

: a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control

: an instrumental or deciding factor

the key to her success

: something that gives an explanation or identification or provides a solution

the key to a riddle

: a list of words or phrases giving an explanation of symbols or abbreviations

a pronunciation key in a dictionary

: an aid to interpretation or identification : clue

a key to understanding their motivation

: an arrangement of the salient characters of a group of plants or animals or of taxa designed to facilitate identification

: a map legend

: a part to be depressed by a finger that serves as one unit of a keyboard

also : a representation of such a key (such as a space delineated on a touch screen)

Tiny keys on your iPhone's screen can be difficult to hit accurately.

Cherlynn Low

: one of the levers of a keyboard musical instrument that actuates the mechanism and produces the tones

: a lever that controls a vent in the side of a woodwind instrument or a valve in a brass instrument

: a system of tones and harmonies generated from a hierarchical scale of seven tones based on a tonic

the key of G major

: characteristic style or tone

: the tone or pitch of a voice

: the predominant tone of a photograph with respect to its lightness or darkness

: a decoration or charm resembling a key

: a small switch for opening or closing an electric circuit

a telegraph key

: the set of instructions governing the encipherment and decipherment of messages

an encryption key

: a free-throw area in basketball : free throw lane

a jump shot from the top of the key

a(1)

: cotter pin

(2)

: cotter

: a keystone in an arch

: a small piece of wood or metal used as a wedge or for preventing motion between parts

: samara

keyed

ˈkēd

adjective

keyless

ˈkē-ləs

adjective

key

2 of 5

adjective

: extremely or crucially important

key issues

a key moment in the game

a key member of the staff

key

3 of 5

verb

keyed; keying; keys

transitive verb

: to lock or secure with or as if with a key : fasten: such as

: to secure (something, as a pulley on a shaft) by a key

: to finish off (an arch) by inserting a keystone

: to regulate the musical pitch of

key the strings

: to bring into harmony or conformity : make appropriate : attune

remarks keyed to a situation

: to identify (a biological specimen) by a key (see key entry 1 sense 3d)

: to provide with identifying or explanatory cross-references

instructions keyed to accompanying drawings

John Gartner

: to make nervous, tense, or excited

—usually used with up

was too keyed up to sleep

: to enter or input (text or data) by using a keyboard

keying changes to a manuscript

—often used with in or into

key in a passwordinformation being keyed into a database

: to be essential to : play the most important part in

defense keyed the victory

: to vandalize by scratching with a key

someone keyed my car door

intransitive verb

: to use a key

: to observe the position or movement of an opposing player in football in order to anticipate the play

—usually used with on

The middle linebacker was keying on the halfback.

: to operate a machine by means of a keyboard : keyboard

key

4 of 5

noun (2)

: a low island or reef

specifically : any of the coral islets off the southern coast of Florida

the Florida Keys

key

5 of 5

noun (3)

slang

: a kilogram especially of marijuana or heroin

Kids Definition

key 1 of 4

noun

ˈkē

: an instrument by which the bolt of a lock (as on a door) is turned or by which an engine is started

: a device having the form or function of a key

Can you wind the clock with the key?

: the thing that is necessary or most important in doing something

To learn a skill, practice is the key.

: something (as a map legend) that gives an explanation : solution

: one of the levers with a flat surface that is pressed with a finger to activate a mechanism of a machine or instrument

computer keys

: a system of seven musical tones arranged in relation to a keynote from which the system is named the key of C

key

2 of 4

verb

keyed; keying

: to regulate the musical pitch of

: to bring into harmony

: to record or enter by operating the keys of a machine The cashier keyed in the price.

key

3 of 4

adjective

: of great importance : most important

She is one of our key players.

key

4 of 4

noun

: a low island or reef

the Florida Keys

keys 1 of 2

noun

plural of key

as in scales

an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart in order to know what those dotted lines represent, you'll need to look at the key

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

scales
tables
captions
guides
legends

as in passports

something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal a good education is the key to success

Synonyms & Similar Words

passports
tickets
gateways
secrets
passwords
methods
approaches
blueprints
means
ways
open sesames
techniques
strategies
systems
styles
successes
achievements
programs
plans
accomplishments
manners
coups
schemes
attainments
triumphs
ground plans
designs

as in doors

the means or right of entering or participating in he had found the key to her heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

doors
accesses
entrances
passports
entries
accessions
gateways
tickets
doorways
admissions
entrees
permissions
entrées
admittances
authorizations
certifications
qualifications
approvals
ingresses
open doors
welcome mats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dismissals
rejections
removals
discharges
expulsions
ejections
ousters

keys

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of key

as in reconciles

to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences her response was perfectly keyed to the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

reconciles
coordinates
tunes
suits
matches
pairs
attunes
aligns
balances
conciliates
integrates
harmonizes
correlates
combines
accommodates
conforms
adapts
connects
proportions
squares
merges
arrays
fuses
synchronizes
blends
orders
fits
dovetails
alines
orchestrates
unifies
synthesizes
unites
arranges
regularizes
joins
equalizes
standardizes
evens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disorders
disharmonizes
disorganizes
disarrays
disrupts
upsets
confuses
disturbs
skews
estranges
alienates

单词	keys
释义	key 1 of 5 noun (1) ˈkē 1 a : a usually metal instrument by which the bolt of a lock is turned b : any of various devices having the form or function of such a key a key for winding a clock 2 a : a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control b : an instrumental or deciding factor the key to her success 3 a : something that gives an explanation or identification or provides a solution the key to a riddle b : a list of words or phrases giving an explanation of symbols or abbreviations a pronunciation key in a dictionary c : an aid to interpretation or identification : clue a key to understanding their motivation d : an arrangement of the salient characters of a group of plants or animals or of taxa designed to facilitate identification e : a map legend 4 a : a part to be depressed by a finger that serves as one unit of a keyboard also : a representation of such a key (such as a space delineated on a touch screen) Tiny keys on your iPhone's screen can be difficult to hit accurately. Cherlynn Low b : one of the levers of a keyboard musical instrument that actuates the mechanism and produces the tones c : a lever that controls a vent in the side of a woodwind instrument or a valve in a brass instrument 5 : a system of tones and harmonies generated from a hierarchical scale of seven tones based on a tonic the key of G major 6 a : characteristic style or tone b : the tone or pitch of a voice c : the predominant tone of a photograph with respect to its lightness or darkness 7 : a decoration or charm resembling a key 8 : a small switch for opening or closing an electric circuit a telegraph key 9 : the set of instructions governing the encipherment and decipherment of messages an encryption key 10 : a free-throw area in basketball : free throw lane a jump shot from the top of the key 11 a(1) : cotter pin (2) : cotter b : a keystone in an arch c : a small piece of wood or metal used as a wedge or for preventing motion between parts 12 : samara keyed ˈkēd adjective keyless ˈkē-ləs adjective key 2 of 5 adjective : extremely or crucially important key issues a key moment in the game a key member of the staff key 3 of 5 verb keyed; keying; keys transitive verb 1 : to lock or secure with or as if with a key : fasten: such as a : to secure (something, as a pulley on a shaft) by a key b : to finish off (an arch) by inserting a keystone 2 : to regulate the musical pitch of key the strings 3 : to bring into harmony or conformity : make appropriate : attune remarks keyed to a situation 4 : to identify (a biological specimen) by a key (see key entry 1 sense 3d) 5 : to provide with identifying or explanatory cross-references instructions keyed to accompanying drawings John Gartner 6 : to make nervous, tense, or excited —usually used with up was too keyed up to sleep 7 : to enter or input (text or data) by using a keyboard keying changes to a manuscript —often used with in or into key in a passwordinformation being keyed into a database 8 : to be essential to : play the most important part in defense keyed the victory 9 : to vandalize by scratching with a key someone keyed my car door intransitive verb 1 : to use a key 2 : to observe the position or movement of an opposing player in football in order to anticipate the play —usually used with on The middle linebacker was keying on the halfback. 3 : to operate a machine by means of a keyboard : keyboard key 4 of 5 noun (2) : a low island or reef specifically : any of the coral islets off the southern coast of Florida the Florida Keys key 5 of 5 noun (3) slang : a kilogram especially of marijuana or heroin Synonyms Noun (1) legend Adjective arch big capital cardinal central chief dominant first foremost grand great greatest highest leading main master number one No. 1 numero uno overbearing overmastering overriding paramount predominant preeminent premier primal primary principal prior sovereign sovran supreme Verb accommodate attune conciliate conform coordinate harmonize reconcile See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He's a key player in the organization. The key question is “Can we afford it?”. Underline key words and phrases as you read. Their votes were key in getting the bill passed. Verb The changes to the manuscript are being keyed by the typist. her response was perfectly keyed to the situation See More Word History Etymology Noun (1), Adjective, and Verb Middle English, from Old English cǣg; akin to Old Frisian kēi key Noun (2) Spanish cayo, from Taino Noun (3) by shortening & alteration from kilo First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1832, in the meaning defined above Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (2) 1693, in the meaning defined above Noun (3) 1966, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing key Allen key chroma-key Alt key church key escape key delete key hot key key deer key chain key club key light key lime key ring key signature key word low-key off-key pound key public-key shift key tab key under lock and key key lime pie key grip master key skeleton key control key dichotomous key function key key to key fob See More Allen key chroma-key Alt key church key escape key delete key hot key key deer key chain key club key light key lime key ring key signature key word low-key off-key pound key public-key shift key tab key under lock and key key lime pie key grip master key skeleton key control key dichotomous key function key key to key fob See More Kids Definition key 1 of 4 noun ˈkē 1 : an instrument by which the bolt of a lock (as on a door) is turned or by which an engine is started 2 : a device having the form or function of a key Can you wind the clock with the key? 3 : the thing that is necessary or most important in doing something To learn a skill, practice is the key. 4 : something (as a map legend) that gives an explanation : solution 5 : one of the levers with a flat surface that is pressed with a finger to activate a mechanism of a machine or instrument computer keys 6 : a system of seven musical tones arranged in relation to a keynote from which the system is named the key of C key 2 of 4 verb keyed; keying 1 : to regulate the musical pitch of 2 : to bring into harmony 3 : to record or enter by operating the keys of a machine The cashier keyed in the price. key 3 of 4 adjective : of great importance : most important She is one of our key players. key 4 of 4 noun : a low island or reef the Florida Keys Legal Definition key adjective : of vital importance (as in a business organization) especially so as to be specially insured to the benefit of an employer key man key employee insurance Biographical Definition Key 1 of 2 biographical name (1) ˈkē Francis Scott 1779–1843 American lawyer and author of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Key 2 of 2 biographical name (2) John (Phillip) 1961– prime minister of New Zealand (2008–16) keys 1 of 2 noun plural of key 1 as in scales an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart in order to know what those dotted lines represent, you'll need to look at the key Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scales tables captions guides legends 2 as in passports something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal a good education is the key to success Synonyms & Similar Words passports tickets gateways secrets passwords methods approaches blueprints means ways open sesames techniques strategies systems styles successes achievements programs plans accomplishments manners coups schemes attainments triumphs ground plans designs 3 as in doors the means or right of entering or participating in he had found the key to her heart Synonyms & Similar Words doors accesses entrances passports entries accessions gateways tickets doorways admissions entrees permissions entrées admittances authorizations certifications qualifications approvals ingresses open doors welcome mats Antonyms & Near Antonyms dismissals rejections removals discharges expulsions ejections ousters See More keys 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of key as in reconciles to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences her response was perfectly keyed to the situation Synonyms & Similar Words reconciles coordinates tunes suits matches pairs attunes aligns balances conciliates integrates harmonizes correlates combines accommodates conforms adapts connects proportions squares merges arrays fuses synchronizes blends orders fits dovetails alines orchestrates unifies synthesizes unites arranges regularizes joins equalizes standardizes evens Antonyms & Near Antonyms disorders disharmonizes disorganizes disarrays disrupts upsets confuses disturbs skews estranges alienates See More
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key

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