/kiː/

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Meaning

A small metal thing that opens or locks a door.

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Word origin

From Old English cæg, the word for the small tool that opens a lock.

Origin
Old English
Root
caeg

Grammar

Gender
Pluralkeys

Examples

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A "key" opens or locks a door.

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"Keys" is the plural, meaning more than one key.

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A "key" lets you open and start the car.

A key is a small metal thing that you use to open or lock a door. You put it in the lock and turn it. One is a key, and more than one are keys. People also use keys for cars, boxes, and locks of many kinds.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 10: key, star, air and 7 more words.