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key
NounPrenominal

Definitions

  1. 1. key (for a lock)
  2. 2. key (of a piano, organ, computer keyboard, etc.)
  3. 3. key
A key, referring either to a physical key used to open locks or to a key on a keyboard or in music. Context usually makes it clear which meaning is intended, and it is widely used in everyday and technical language.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When someone asked to borrow my key, I felt a little uneasy.

Sentence 2

"I definitely left the key on the desk" — the more I insist, the more suspicious I sound.

Sentence 3

An old key turned up from the back of the drawer — what a surprise.

Sentence 4

"No key, no entry," said the gatekeeper.

Sentence 5

The emergency exit key is kept in a glass case in case of emergencies.