Confusables Entry 547 / 1011 60-second read

Quay vs. Key

A wharf versus a small door opener or important thing.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

They unloaded cargo at the key.

✓ Correct

They unloaded cargo at the quay.

The ruleii

QUAY = wharf. KEY = opener / important.

QUAY (Q) is pronounced "kee" and means a wharf. KEY is the opener or an important thing.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

A Quay is by the Quay of water."

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