B1noun 1K

Entry

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

Meaning of Entry

an act of going into or getting into a place

In simple words: A way in or a place to go inside.

Entry in a sentence

• The entry to the museum was free on Sundays.
• She wrote a detailed entry in her journal after the trip.
• You need a password for entry into the members-only section of the website.
• The entry for the contest must be submitted by the end of the month.
• He couldn’t find the entry for his favorite book in the library catalog.
• The singer made a grand entry onto the stage, surprising everyone.
• This entry point was built to improve security at the facility.
• An entry in the logbook helps to keep track of all activities.
• The college application process requires an entry fee to be submitted.

How to use Entry

Use 'entry' when talking about going into a place, like a building or a competition. It’s neutral, so appropriate in most contexts but avoid in super casual discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'entry' as 'in-try' — it's your chance to get inside.

Related words

Collocations with Entry

• forced
• forcible
• unauthorized
• force
• gain
• bar
• point
• code
• entry into
• entry to
• a/​the point of entry
• free
• college
• school
• apply for
• gain
• allow somebody
• criteria
• qualifications
• requirements
• entry into
• entry to
• right of entry
• winning
• late
• mail
• post
• send
• coupon
• form
• fee
• entry for
• entry in
• entry to
• winning
• late
• mail
• post
• send
• coupon
• form
• fee
• entry for
• entry in
• entry to
• diary
• journal
• dictionary
• make
• write
• post
• in an/​the entry
• entry for
• entry in
• free
• college
• school
• apply for
• gain
• allow somebody
• criteria
• qualifications
• requirements
• entry into
• entry to
• right of entry
• way
• hall
• door
• entry to

Synonyms for Entry

• access
• entrance
• admission
• entryway

Opposites of Entry

• exit
• departure

Common mistakes with Entry

• 'Entry' confused with 'enter' which is a verb.
• 'Entry' used in place of 'entrance' when talking about a physical doorway.
• 'Entry' mistakenly used in plural form when referring to one access point.

Frequently asked questions about Entry

What does Entry mean?

A way in or a place to go inside.

What is the definition of Entry?

an act of going into or getting into a place

How do you use Entry in a sentence?

The entry to the museum was free on Sundays.

Can you give another example of Entry?

She wrote a detailed entry in her journal after the trip.

What are synonyms for Entry?

Common alternatives include access, entrance, admission, entryway.

What is the opposite of Entry?

Opposite meanings include exit, departure.

What words go with Entry?

It commonly pairs with forced, forcible, unauthorized, force, gain, bar, point, code, entry into, entry to, a/​the point of entry, free, college, school, apply for, gain, allow somebody, criteria, qualifications, requirements, entry into, entry to, right of entry, winning, late, mail, post, send, coupon, form, fee, entry for, entry in, entry to, winning, late, mail, post, send, coupon, form, fee, entry for, entry in, entry to, diary, journal, dictionary, make, write, post, in an/​the entry, entry for, entry in, free, college, school, apply for, gain, allow somebody, criteria, qualifications, requirements, entry into, entry to, right of entry, way, hall, door, entry to.

What are common mistakes when using Entry?

'Entry' confused with 'enter' which is a verb. 'Entry' used in place of 'entrance' when talking about a physical doorway. 'Entry' mistakenly used in plural form when referring to one access point.

How do you pronounce Entry?

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

When should I use Entry?

Use 'entry' when talking about going into a place, like a building or a competition. It’s neutral, so appropriate in most contexts but avoid in super casual discussions.

What CEFR level is Entry?

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