entrance
EHN-truhns
Entrance (noun) means a doorway, gate, or opening through which one enters a place. Example: “Meet me at the main entrance of the museum.”
noun
1
A doorway, gate, or opening through which one enters a place.
"Meet me at the main entrance of the museum."
"The entrance to the tunnel was hidden behind thick bushes."
"A long queue had formed at the entrance to the stadium."
2
The act of entering, or the right to enter.
"Her entrance into the room silenced the whole party."
"Entrance to the gallery is free for children under twelve."
"The guard refused them entrance because they had no tickets."
verb
1
To fill someone with wonder and delight, as if putting them under a spell.
"The dancer's performance entranced the entire audience."
"The magician's quiet voice and slow gestures entranced the children."
"The glowing sunset entranced us, and we stood watching in silence."
How to use entrance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way in (noun), or to captivate someone so completely they seem hypnotized (verb).
Common mistake
The noun "ENtrance" (a doorway) and the verb "enTRANCE" (to captivate) are spelled the same but stressed on different syllables.
Common pairings
main entrance
entrance fee
entranced by
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Word forms
- Plural
- entrances
- Third person singular
- entrances
- Past tense
- entranced
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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.
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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.
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