Word KEY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

key

🇺🇸 [kiː]

Meanings

A device used to open a lock, or a crucial piece of information necessary to solve a problem or understand something. The word can also refer to something of great importance, such as a key to success or a key figure in a situation.

Examples

• He lost the key to his apartment.
• The key to success is hard work and dedication.
• She played a key role in organizing the event.

Synonyms

instrument • solution • crucial element

Antonyms

lock • obstacle • hindrance