Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

key to the kingdom

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: key -to the k-ing-dom
IPA

33

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of keys to the kingdom (in which the variant of the metaphor involves a single key).

Example Sentences

"A: Thanks for the tips about running this saw. That tip about the blade shimming was a lifesafer. B: Yeah, buddy, that's the key to the kingdom right there."

Inflected Forms

keys to the kingdom (plural)

Phrases

key to the city

Frequently Paired Words

key to the city

Questions

What does key to the kingdom mean?: Alternative form of keys to the kingdom (in which the variant of the metaphor involves a single key).

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