English / word
key
adjective, noun A1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a small object that opens a lock; very important
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
a small piece of shaped metal used to open or close a lock
A small piece of shaped metal used to open or close locks, or something crucial and essential.; a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock
In context
01
Where is my key?
02
Practice is the key to speaking.
Synonyms
important,answer,clue
Antonyms
lock,barrier,obstacle
Collocations
key factor,house key,car key