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Entrance

ˈɛntrəns
Very common
~ 2400
~ 2400, Very common
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Physical point of entry or access to a place, The act of entering or coming into a place, The right to enter or be admitted to a place or organization

Entrance - Meanings

Physical point of entry or access to a place

Example: The entrance to the museum is on the left.
Usage: formalContext: describing locations or buildings
Note: Refers to the actual door, gate, or opening where people can enter a place.

The act of entering or coming into a place

Example: She made a grand entrance at the party.
Usage: formalContext: events or social gatherings
Note: Can also refer to the way someone enters a room or a situation, often used in a figurative sense.

The right to enter or be admitted to a place or organization

Example: Only members have entrance to the exclusive club.
Usage: formalContext: membership or permission contexts
Note: Implies permission or authorization to enter a restricted area or group.

Entrance's synonyms

entrance

The point at which someone enters a place or joins an organization.
Example: The entrance to the building is on the left.
Note: This is the original word being replaced by its synonyms.

doorway

An entrance or opening into a building or room through a door.
Example: She stood in the doorway, waiting for him to arrive.
Note: Specifically refers to the opening through which one enters a building or room.

gateway

An entrance through which one passes to enter or leave a place.
Example: The old stone arch served as the gateway to the castle.
Note: Implies a grand or significant entrance, often associated with a passage or transition.

portal

A grand or imposing entrance, often with a sense of mystery or magic.
Example: The ancient portal led to a hidden chamber.
Note: Conveys a more mystical or fantastical quality compared to a standard entrance.

access

The means or opportunity to enter or approach a place or obtain information.
Example: Only authorized personnel have access to the restricted area.
Note: Focuses on the ability to enter or approach a place rather than the physical entrance itself.

Entrance expressions, common phrases

At the entrance

This phrase refers to the specific location where one can enter a place or a building.
Example: Please meet me at the entrance of the building.
Note: The phrase 'at the entrance' specifies a location while 'entrance' is a general term for the act of entering.

Entrance exam

An exam that students must take in order to gain admission to a school, college, or university.
Example: She is preparing for the entrance exam to get into the university.
Note: An 'entrance exam' is a specific type of exam related to gaining admission, whereas 'entrance' refers to the act of entering.

Entrance fee

A fee that must be paid to enter a place or attend an event.
Example: The entrance fee to the museum is $10.
Note: An 'entrance fee' is a specific fee required for entry, whereas 'entrance' is the act of entering.

Make an entrance

To enter a place in a noticeable or impressive way, often to attract attention.
Example: She made a grand entrance at the party with her stunning dress.
Note: Making an entrance is a deliberate action that involves making a notable entry, unlike the general act of entering denoted by 'entrance.'

Entrance hall

A room or area inside the entrance of a building where people can wait, gather, or be received.
Example: The guests gathered in the entrance hall before proceeding to the main hall.
Note: An 'entrance hall' is a specific area within a building, distinct from the general concept of 'entrance' as the act of entering.

Entrance ramp

A sloping surface built for entering or exiting a building, typically for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Example: The wheelchair-accessible entrance ramp made it easier for everyone to enter the building.
Note: An 'entrance ramp' is a physical structure facilitating entry, whereas 'entrance' refers to the act of entering.

Entrance gate

A gate or barrier marking the entry point to a specific area or property.
Example: The entrance gate to the park was closed after dark for security reasons.
Note: An 'entrance gate' serves as a physical barrier for entry, distinguishing it from the abstract concept of 'entrance' as the act of entering.

Entrance everyday (slang) expressions

Entranced

When someone is entranced, they are captivated or enchanted by something.
Example: I was completely entranced by the magician's performance.
Note: The term 'entranced' implies a deeper level of fascination or captivation compared to simply being interested or amazed.

Entrancing

If something is described as entrancing, it means it has a captivating or enchanting quality.
Example: Her dance moves were absolutely entrancing.
Note: Similar to 'entranced,' 'entrancing' denotes a strong sense of charm or appeal that captures attention.

Entrapping

To be entrapped means to be deceived or ensnared into a situation.
Example: His smooth words were entrapping, leading her to believe his lies.
Note: Unlike the original word 'entrance,' 'entrapping' has negative connotations of being tricked or deceived rather than being fascinated.

Entrancer

An entrancer refers to someone who has the power to captivate or enchant others.
Example: She was known as the entrancer, with her ability to charm anyone she met.
Note: While 'entrancer' is derived from 'entrance,' it specifically highlights a person's captivating abilities rather than a physical or literal entrance.

Entrancingly

The adverb 'entrancingly' describes an action or manner that captivates or charms.
Example: The singer's voice trembled entrancingly, drawing everyone's attention.
Note: Unlike 'entrance,' 'entrancingly' emphasizes the captivating or enchanting quality of an action or behavior.

Entrappingly

The adverb 'entrappingly' is used to describe a way of speaking that deceives or ensnares others.
Example: He spoke entrappingly, weaving lies disguised as truths.
Note: In contrast to the neutral word 'entrance,' 'entrappingly' conveys a sense of cunning deceit or manipulation in someone's words.

Re-entrance

'Re-entrance' signifies entering again a place or situation from which one had previously exited.
Example: After exiting the building, they had to make a re-entrance to retrieve their forgotten bag.
Note: 'Re-entrance' builds upon the concept of 'entrance' but adds a prefix to indicate a repeated action, emphasizing the return to a previous point of entry.

Entrance - Examples

The entrance to the building was guarded by security.
The entrance fee to the museum is $10.
The entrance exam was quite difficult.

Entrance grammar

Entrance - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: entrance
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): entrances, entrance
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): entrance
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): entranced
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): entrancing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): entrances
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): entrance
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): entrance
Syllabification and Stress
entrance Contains 2 syllables: en • trance
Phonetic transcription: ˈen-trən(t)s
en trance , ˈen trən(t)s (The red syllable is stressed)

Entrance - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
entrance: ~ 2400 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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