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Ctrl

Verb Another word for ctrl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ctrl is a key on a computer keyboard that is used in conjunction with other keys to perform specific tasks, such as copying and pasting.

Synonyms & similar words

Control Hotkey Command

Synonyms by register

Formal

management direction supervision governance

Informal

handle manage run boss

Literary

reign sway dominion

Antonyms

uncontrolled unrestrained uninhibited wild free loose unfettered

Common collocations

  • ctrl + c
  • ctrl + v
  • ctrl + alt + delete
  • ctrl + z
  • ctrl key
  • hold ctrl
  • press ctrl

Word family

noun control
verb control
adjective controllable
adverb controllably

Usage note

The word 'ctrl' is primarily used as an abbreviation for 'control' in computing contexts, specifically referring to the control key on a keyboard. It is not a standard English word for general control.

Example sentences

  1. I used the Ctrl key and the letter V to paste the copied text.
  2. You can use the Ctrl key and the plus sign to zoom in on a webpage.
  3. Pressing the Ctrl and S keys at the same time saves your work.
  4. Ctrl + Alt + Delete is a common combination used to restart a frozen computer.
  5. Using the Ctrl key and the letter Z is a quick way to undo a mistake.

Quotes

  • 'Ctrl-Alt-Delete is a combination invented by IBM, and it's a combination that Microsoft adopted.' - Bill Gates
  • 'The best way to predict the future is to invent it.' - Alan Kay
  • 'The use of COBOL cripples the mind; its teaching should, therefore, be regarded as a criminal offense.' - Edsger Dijkstra, jokingly referring to the Ctrl key as the culprit

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