Synonyms for Key
21 senses across 3 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Key" (noun) include device.
Noun
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
Broader
device
something crucial for explaining
"the key to development is economic integration"
Broader
explanation
pitch of the voice
"he spoke in a low key"
Broader
pitch
any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
Synonyms
tonality
Broader
musical notation
a kilogram of a narcotic drug
"they were carrying two keys of heroin"
Broader
kilogram
a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple
Synonyms
samarakey fruit
Broader
achene
United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843)
Synonyms
francis scott key
a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
Synonyms
cayflorida key
Broader
coral reef
(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
"he hit a jump shot from the top of the key" "he dominates play in the paint"
Synonyms
paint
Broader
space
a list of answers to a test
"some students had stolen the key to the final exam"
Broader
list
a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations
Broader
list
a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access
"a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it"
Broader
positive identification
mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
Synonyms
winder
Broader
mechanical device
the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
Synonyms
keystoneheadstone
Broader
building block
a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
Broader
lever
Antonyms
atonality
Verb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonyms
identifydiscoverkey outdistinguishdescribename
provide with a key
"We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building"
Broader
supply
vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key
"His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot"
Broader
vandalize
regulate the musical pitch of
Broader
harmonize
harmonize with or adjust to
"key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude"
Broader
harmonize
Adjective
serving as an essential component
"a cardinal rule" "the central cause of the problem" "an example that was fundamental to the argument" "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure"
Synonyms
cardinalcentralfundamentalprimal
Similar
importantof import
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