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hotkey Synonyms
Another word for hotkey
Choosing another word for hotkey depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A key or combination of keys on a computer keyboard that provides quick, direct access to a specific function or command within a program or operating system.
Usage Example
"Learning the default hotkeys in your video editing software can drastically speed up your daily workflow."
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keyboard shortcut
shortcut key
shortcut
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keybinding
• verb (Context 2)
To assign a specific computer command, function, or item to a keyboard shortcut for rapid execution.
Usage Example
"Experienced players usually keybind their healing items so they can react immediately during a match."
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keybind
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bind
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hotkey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hotkey