The keys are in the box.
The keys are in the box.
English
key
kiː
Meaning: a small piece of metal used for opening or locking a door
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Example sentences
He turned the key in the lock.
He forgot his keys at home.
He forgot his keys at home.
These are the keys you were looking for.
These are the keys you were looking for.
Those are the keys I was looking for.
Those are the keys I was looking for.
Don't leave your keys on the table.
Don't leave your keys on the table.
Shit, I forgot my keys!
Shit, I forgot my keys!
I found my keys among the papers on the desk.
I found my keys among the papers on the desk.
Education is the key to a better future.
Education is the key to a better future.
Has anyone seen my keys?
Has anyone seen my keys?
Usage Notes
Commonly used for physical keys, but can also refer to keys on a keyboard or a solution to a problem.
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