key — a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiː/
Korean meaning: 열쇠
Korean pronunciation: 키 (강세: 키)
Example Sentences
- My mom hides the spare key under a fake rock that looks more suspicious than a real safe.
- The key to a successful diet is to exercise regularly and eat healthy food.
- I always forget where I put my keys, but I never forget where I put my phone... which has a key finder app.
key
NOUN//kiː//
a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock
Metal key unlocks the door
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The key from the tree sets me free!
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Origin
고대 영어 'cǣg'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '열쇠'라는 물리적 의미였지만, 시간이 지나면서 '해결책', '핵심'이라는 추상적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My mom hides the spare key under a fake rock that looks more suspicious than a real safe.”
“The key to a successful diet is to exercise regularly and eat healthy food.”
“I always forget where I put my keys, but I never forget where I put my phone... which has a key finder app.”
“Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.”
“Please key in your student ID number to access the online exam.”
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