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Gates

🇬🇧 UK //ɡeɪts// 🇺🇸 US //ɡeɪts//

Meaning of Gates

Movable barrier at an entrance or exit.

In simple words: A door or opening in a wall or fence.

Gates in a sentence

• The old iron gates creaked open slowly.
• They closed the gates to keep the animals inside.
• Visitors must go through the main gate to enter.

How to use Gates

Used in a variety of contexts, often to refer to entrances or barriers. Not typically used in highly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'gates' in a theme park — they let you in or keep you out!

Related words

Collocations with Gates

• open the gates
• close the gates
• gates of a castle

Synonyms for Gates

• entrance
• barrier
• portal
• door
• opening

Opposites of Gates

• walls
• fences

Common mistakes with Gates

• Confused with 'gaits', which refers to walking styles.
• Used as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Gates

What does Gates mean?

A door or opening in a wall or fence.

What is the definition of Gates?

Movable barrier at an entrance or exit.

How do you use Gates in a sentence?

The old iron gates creaked open slowly.

Can you give another example of Gates?

They closed the gates to keep the animals inside.

What are synonyms for Gates?

Common alternatives include entrance, barrier, portal, door, opening.

What is the opposite of Gates?

Opposite meanings include walls, fences.

What words go with Gates?

It commonly pairs with open the gates, close the gates, gates of a castle.

What are common mistakes when using Gates?

Confused with 'gaits', which refers to walking styles. Used as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Gates?

US: //ɡeɪts//, UK: //ɡeɪts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Gates?

Used in a variety of contexts, often to refer to entrances or barriers. Not typically used in highly formal writing.