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Key was lost vs I lost my keys.

The phrases "key was lost" and "I lost my keys" are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. "Key was lost" implies that a specific key was lost, while "I lost my keys" indicates that the speaker lost multiple keys. Both phrases are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1816 views

Key was lost

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday language. It implies that a specific key was lost.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular key has been misplaced or gone missing.
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Alternatives:

  • The key was lost
  • The car key was lost

I lost my keys.

This phrase is commonly used to express the action of misplacing or losing multiple keys.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of losing multiple keys that belong to the speaker.
  • I don't trust myself. I've been doing the same mistakes. Can you help me to find a family? It is so lonely by myself. I lost my keys. I don't even know my own ...
  • Sep 23, 2012 ... I've been doing the same mistakes. Can you help me to find a family? It is so lonely by myself. I lost my keys. I don't even know my own address
  • May 3, 2012 ... "I lost my keys, i don't even know my own address and there's nowhere I wanna be..." A really good song. Read moreShow less. Reply. ·. 2 ...
  • I lost my keys. Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jump to: navigation, search ... Translations[edit]. [show ▽]I lost my keys ...

Alternatives:

  • I can't find my keys.
  • My keys are missing.
  • I misplaced my keys.
  • Where are my keys?

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