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Entrance

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈentrəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈentrəns/"]/

Meaning of Entrance

a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place

In simple words: A way to get into a place.

Entrance in a sentence

• The entrance to the museum is located on the east side of the building.
• You must show your ticket at the entrance before you can enter the concert.
• The main entrance was decorated for the holiday season.
• He made a grand entrance at the party that got everyone's attention.
• There are two entrances to the park, one on each side.

How to use Entrance

Use 'entrance' in formal and neutral contexts when referring to entrances to buildings or rooms. In more informal settings, it's also common to refer to a 'doorway' or 'entry'. Avoid using it when talking about feelings or emotions, as 'entrance' can also mean to delight or charm someone, which is less common.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a giant door opening towards you — you're being welcomed into a space!

Related words

Collocations with Entrance

• narrow
• wide
• main
• use
• mark
• have
• area
• foyer
• hall
• at the entrance
• by an/​the entrance
• in the entrance
• big
• dramatic
• grand
• make
• gain
• entrance into
• gain
• deny somebody
• charge
• fee
• ticket
• big
• dramatic
• grand
• make
• gain
• entrance into

Synonyms for Entrance

• entry
• doorway
• access
• gateway
• portal

Opposites of Entrance

• exit
• departure

Common mistakes with Entrance

• Mixing up with 'entrance' as a verb meaning to charm someone.
• Using 'entrance' to refer to internal access, like inside a house.
• Confusing 'entrance' with 'entry' as if they mean the same in every context.

Frequently asked questions about Entrance

What does Entrance mean?

A way to get into a place.

What is the definition of Entrance?

a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place

How do you use Entrance in a sentence?

The entrance to the museum is located on the east side of the building.

Can you give another example of Entrance?

You must show your ticket at the entrance before you can enter the concert.

What are synonyms for Entrance?

Common alternatives include entry, doorway, access, gateway, portal.

What is the opposite of Entrance?

Opposite meanings include exit, departure.

What words go with Entrance?

It commonly pairs with narrow, wide, main, use, mark, have, area, foyer, hall, at the entrance, by an/​the entrance, in the entrance, big, dramatic, grand, make, gain, entrance into, gain, deny somebody, charge, fee, ticket, big, dramatic, grand, make, gain, entrance into.

What are common mistakes when using Entrance?

Mixing up with 'entrance' as a verb meaning to charm someone. Using 'entrance' to refer to internal access, like inside a house. Confusing 'entrance' with 'entry' as if they mean the same in every context.

How do you pronounce Entrance?

US: /["/ˈentrəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈentrəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Entrance?

Use 'entrance' in formal and neutral contexts when referring to entrances to buildings or rooms. In more informal settings, it's also common to refer to a 'doorway' or 'entry'. Avoid using it when talking about feelings or emotions, as 'entrance' can also mean to delight or charm someone, which is less common.

What CEFR level is Entrance?

"Entrance" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.