Word of the Day: Key
You know what a key is, don’t you? It’s something that opens up a lock. If something is locked, you need a key to open it. But you can also use the word “key” as an adjective or as a noun to describe something that is very important or necessary:
- Bill has become a key member of the organization. (In this sentence, “key” is an adjective.)
- Dan is a key player on our team. Without him, we might lose.
- A key part of the machine is missing, so it won’t work until we find it.
- What’s the key to her success? (In this question, “key” is a noun.)
- A good education is a key to success in life.
- Understanding how the verb “be” changes is a key part of understanding how to form the passive voice.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with K page to see the list of all words starting with letter K. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
