Entrance: meaning, definitions and examples

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entrance

 

[ หˆษ›ntrษ™ns ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

to a building

An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a building, room, or enclosed space.

Synonyms

doorway, gate, portal.

Examples of usage

  • The entrance to the museum was grand and impressive.
  • She stood at the entrance, waiting for her friends to arrive.
Context #2 | Noun

to an event

The act of entering a place or event.

Synonyms

access, admission, entry.

Examples of usage

  • The entrance fee for the concert was quite expensive.
  • Only VIPs were allowed to use the special entrance.
Context #3 | Verb

to join an organization

To become a member of a group or organization.

Synonyms

acceptance, admittance, joining.

Examples of usage

  • She was thrilled to be offered entrance into the prestigious club.
  • He had to pass a series of tests in order to gain entrance to the secret society.

Translations

Translations of the word "entrance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eingang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pintu masuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wejล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๅฃ (ใ„ใ‚Šใใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…๊ตฌ (์ž…์žฅ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vstup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vchod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฅๅฃ (rรนkว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vhod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inngangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrada

Etymology

The word 'entrance' originated from the Old French word 'entrer', which means 'to enter'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of an entrance has always been important in architecture and design, symbolizing a transition from one space to another. Throughout history, entrances have been adorned with grandeur and significance, reflecting the values and aesthetics of the societies in which they were built.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,474, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.