admission
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for admission, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Permission or the right to enter a place or join a group.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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How to use admission
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin admissio, from admittere ("to admit") — see "admit."
Full origin of admission →Frequently asked questions
What does “admission” mean?
The word “admission” means permission or the right to enter a place or join a group. In plain terms, either getting let into somewhere, or openly acknowledging something is true.
How do you pronounce “admission”?
“Admission” is pronounced ad-MIHSH-n (/ədˈmɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “admission” in a sentence?
Here is “admission” used in a sentence: “Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.”
What is another word for “admission”?
Words with a similar meaning to “admission” include admittance, concession, acknowledgment, concurrence and allowance.
What part of speech is “admission”?
“Admission” is a noun.
Where does the word “admission” come from?
The word “admission” comes from Latin. From Latin admissio, from admittere ("to admit") — see "admit.".
Is “admission” a common word?
“Admission” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “admission” have?
“Admission” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: permission or the right to enter a place or join a group.
What is the difference between "admission" and "admittance"?
Both refer to being allowed to enter, but "admission" is the more common word and can also mean the price of entry, as in "admission is five pounds." "Admittance" is more formal and appears mainly in signs such as "No admittance."
What is the difference between "admission" and "confession"?
In the sense of acknowledging something, an admission is accepting that something, often unflattering, is true, while a confession is usually a fuller, more serious acknowledgment of wrongdoing. All confessions are admissions, but not every admission is a confession.
What are common phrases with "admission"?
Common collocations include "admission fee," "free admission," "hospital admission," "admission of guilt," and "by his own admission." "By his own admission" means as the person himself has acknowledged.