key

noun
[L1131]

Related

Derivations キー

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : key
  • plural : keys

Senses

  • tonic note and chord of a musical piece
  • instrument used to operate a lock
  • piece of information in cryptography
  • mechanical machine element

key

noun
[L684194]

Related

Derived from cayo

Forms

  • singular : key
  • plural : keys
  • USPS abbreviation, singular : KY
  • USPS abbreviation, plural : KYS

Senses

  • small island formed on the surface of a coral reef

key

verb
[L23962]

Forms

  • simple present : key
  • simple present, singular, third person : keys
  • simple past : keyed
  • present participle : keying
  • past participle : keyed

Senses

  • to adjust, adapt

key

adjective
[L337992]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : key

Senses

  • important, be 'the key' to something