entrance
7 synonyms and 1 antonyms for entrance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A doorway, gate, or opening through which one enters a place.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Antonyms
How to use entrance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The noun comes from Middle French entrance ("entry"). The unrelated-looking verb sense is actually "en-" + "trance," meaning to put someone into a trance-like state of wonder.
Full origin of entrance →Frequently asked questions
What does “entrance” mean?
The word “entrance” means a doorway, gate, or opening through which one enters a place. In plain terms, a way in (noun), or to captivate someone so completely they seem hypnotized (verb).
How do you pronounce “entrance”?
“Entrance” is pronounced EHN-truhns (/ˈɛn.tɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “entrance” in a sentence?
Here is “entrance” used in a sentence: “Meet me at the main entrance of the museum.”
What is another word for “entrance”?
Words with a similar meaning to “entrance” include ingang.
What is the opposite of “entrance”?
The opposite of “entrance” — its antonyms — is exit.
What part of speech is “entrance”?
Depending on how it is used, “entrance” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “entrance” come from?
The word “entrance” comes from Middle French. The noun comes from Middle French entrance ("entry"). The unrelated-looking verb sense is actually "en-" + "trance," meaning to put someone into a trance-like state of wonder.
Is “entrance” a common word?
“Entrance” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between entrance and entry?
Both can refer to a way in or the act of entering, and in many sentences they are interchangeable. Entrance is the more common word for the physical doorway or gate itself, while entry also has separate meanings such as an item entered in a competition, list, or dictionary.
What is the difference between entrance (a way in) and entrance (to delight)?
They are two different words spelled the same. The noun, stressed on the first syllable, means a doorway or the act of entering; the verb, stressed on the second syllable, means to fill someone with wonder or hold their attention as if by magic.
Do you say entrance to or entrance of?
For the physical way in, entrance to is the usual choice, as in the entrance to the building. Entrance of is more common when describing the act of entering, as in the entrance of the bride, though at the entrance of the cave is also heard.