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keys

noun , plural of key

Synonyms and Antonyms of keys

1 an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart

in order to know what those dotted lines represent, you'll need to look at the key

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2 something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal

a good education is the key to success

Synonyms of keys

gateways, open sesames, passports, secrets, tickets

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accomplishments, achievements, attainments, coups, successes, triumphs

approaches, manners, means, methods, styles, systems, techniques, ways

blueprints, designs, ground plans, plans, programs, schemes, strategies

3 the means or right of entering or participating in

he had found the key to her heart

Synonyms of keys

accesses, accessions, admissions, admittances, doors, doorways, entrances, entrées (or entrees), entries, gateways, ingresses, passports, tickets

Words Related to keys

approvals, authorizations, certifications, permissions, qualifications

open doors, welcome mats

Near Antonyms of keys

discharges, dismissals, ejections, expulsions, ousters, rejections, removals

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