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Common collocations with key in American Collocation

key adjective

US /ki/

absolutely
clearly
obviously
potentially

Training is clearly key to success in this project.

part of something

aspect
component
element
factor
feature
ingredient
part

One of the key elements of highly effective teams is clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

person

figure
player

Paul was a key player in the development of the training scheme.

idea

concept
idea
point
principle

Use coloured pens to highlight key points.

role

part
role

Both played key roles in Queensland’s victory over Victoria yesterday.

issue

area
issue
theme

This paper outlines the Association’s views on key issues relating to English teaching.

aim

aim
goal
objective
priority

The strategy sets out four key objectives which need to be met.

information

findings
information

Below is a summary of some of the key findings.

skill

skill

There are five specific key skills which were identified during the consultation process.

be
consider someone/something
prove
remain
seem

Sea grass is considered key to the health of coral reef habitats.

January’s election may prove key to the future direction of the country.