Word: KEYS
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Definition of KEYS
- An object designed to open and close a lock.
- An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
- A crucial step or requirement.
"The key to solving this problem is persistence."
- To fit (a lock) with a key.
- To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
- To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
- One of a string of small islands.
"the Florida Keys"
- In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 ร 10-34 when expressed in units of kgโ m2โ sโ1. Symbol: kg
- The unit of weight such that a one-kilogram mass is also a one-kilogram weight.
- A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "keys" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "keys" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEYS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is KEYS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in KEYS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing KEYS:
- # the keys effect
- # master of keys
- # playing with keys
- # in terms of keys
Hook Words
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