Did you know that key can mean “a tool used to open a lock,”
“a part of some musical instruments,” or “something that is necessary”?
Watch Word Nerd use all three ways!
ILLUSTRATION BY LANCE LEKANDER
One Word, Three Ways: Key
Meet Word Nerd! He loves nothing more than finding a word he can use in different ways. This time his word is: Key
From the May/June 2022 Issue
Featured Skill:
Vocabulary,
Illustration by Lance Lekander
- My teacher used a key to unlock our new music studio.
- I learned to play each key on the piano.
- The key to learning a new instrument is having a great teacher!
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