keynote

CEFRB2

/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A main speech that introduces the central ideas of a meeting or event.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.

Examples

  • She has been invited to give the keynote speech at their annual conference.

  • Tom Jackson will be the conference's keynote speaker.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.

  2. A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.

More examples

In context

  • Innovation was the keynote of the company’s presentation.

  • She delivered the keynote address at the conference.

  • keynote speech

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The conference started with a blank presentation by the industry leader.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From key + note.