Definitions and Examples of keyed, locked, fastened
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Locked or secured with a key.
Example
He keyed the door before leaving the house.
Fastened or secured with a lock.
Example
The safe was locked to prevent unauthorized access.
Secured firmly in place.
Example
She fastened her seatbelt before the car started moving.
Key Differences: keyed vs locked vs fastened
- 1Keyed implies that something is locked or secured with a key.
- 2Locked refers to something that is fastened or secured with a lock.
- 3Fastened means that something is securely attached or fixed in place.
Effective Usage of keyed, locked, fastened
- 1Home Security: Use keyed and locked to describe doors, windows, and other entry points that need to be secured.
- 2Transportation: Use fastened to describe seatbelts, harnesses, and other safety restraints in vehicles.
- 3Construction: Use fastened to describe bolts, screws, and other hardware used to secure building materials.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unkeyed are keyed, locked, and fastened. These words convey the opposite meaning of unkeyed, which means not locked or secured. Use these words to describe home security, transportation safety, and construction materials.