Key vs Key
She held the key tightly and repeated the key steps in her mind. The key to success, she thought, was to remember every key move. Finally, she used her key to unlock the door.
Meanings / Uses of KEY
KEY (noun) — a tool used to unlock or secure something
KEY (adjective) — important or essential
KEY ADDRESS (noun) — the main or most important speech or talk
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Mini Story 1 — At Home
She checked her bag again.
“Do you have the key?” he asked.
“Yes,” she said. “I won’t forget it this time.”
She paused and added,
“The key thing is staying calm.”
He nodded. “That’s the key to not rushing.”
Before leaving, she glanced at her notes.
“I want to listen to the key address later,” she said.
“Everyone said it covered the key ideas.”
She picked up her key and unlocked the door.
“Alright,” she said. “Let’s go.”
Mini Story 2 — At Work
The room filled quickly.
“The key address starts in five minutes,” someone said.
She took her seat and opened her notebook.
“This is the key session,” she whispered.
As the speaker began, the room grew quiet.
“The key address really sets the tone,” a coworker said softly.
Afterward, the manager nodded.
“That covered the key points we needed.”
She returned to her desk and unlocked a drawer with her key.
“Everything connects,” she said. “That’s the key takeaway.”
Mini Story 3 — In Public
They found seats near the front.
“I don’t want to miss the key address,” he said.
She agreed. “That’s why everyone’s here.”
The speaker stepped up, and the crowd settled.
“The key message was clear,” she said afterward.
As they stood to leave, she reached into her pocket.
“Hold on — I need my key.”
She unlocked the gate and smiled.
“Funny how the key moment of the day wasn’t the place — it was the message.”
He nodded. “That’s usually how a key address works.”
