Keys vs Password

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Keys

Top 1000 (molto comune)

Password

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 noun

	Keys	Password
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //kiːz// 🇺🇸 //kiːz//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɑːswɜːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈpæswɜːrd/"]/
Significato	Metal objects used to open locks.	A secret word or phrase used to access something.
Esempio	I lost my keys and couldn't get into my house.	Enter a username and password to get into the system.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	-	B2
Categoria grammaticale		noun
Collocazioni	set of keys, car keys, house keys, keys to success, keys on a keychain	correct, valid, user, know, remember, choose, correct, valid, user, know, remember, choose
Contrari	-	open, access
Errori comuni	Confusing 'key' (singular) with 'keys' (plural)., Using 'key' to refer to something that is not a physical object., Mixing up 'key' with 'clue' in problem-solving contexts.	Confusing with 'username' or 'login', Not capitalizing special characters as needed, Using easily guessable passwords like '123456'
Note d'uso	Use 'keys' to refer to objects for unlocking. Avoid using it in abstract contexts unrelated to physical locks.	Used in contexts requiring security, like online accounts. Avoid using informal settings or casual conversation.

Domande frequenti: Keys vs Password

Qual è la differenza tra Keys e Password?

Keys: Metal objects used to open locks. Password: A secret word or phrase used to access something.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Keys: I lost my keys and couldn't get into my house. Password: Enter a username and password to get into the system.

Posso usare Keys e Password in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Keys e Password sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.