Entrance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈen-trən(t)s/ (noun) /in-ˈtran(t)s/ (verb) en·trance

Meaning & Definition of Entrance

Entrance (noun)

  1. power or permission to enter, admission
  2. the act of entering
  3. the means or place of entry

Entrance (verb)

  1. to put into a trance
  2. to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture

Entrance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the means or right of entering or participating in

    "entrance to the club is by invitation only"

    similar: access, accession, admission, admittance, door, doorway, entrée, entry, gateway, ingress, key, passport, ticket
    related: approval, authorization, certification, permission, qualification, open door, welcome mat
    near: discharge, dismissal, ejection, expulsion, ouster, rejection, removal

  2. the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure

    "when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building"

    similar: door, doorway, gate, gateway, way
    related: hatch, hatchway

Entrance (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

    "a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences"

    similar: carry away, enrapture, enthrall, rap, rapture, ravish, transport, knock dead, knock one's socks off
    related: delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, elate, excite, exhilarate, stir

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Entrance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Entrance:

access, accession, admission, admittance, door, doorway, entrée, entry, gateway, ingress, key, passport, ticket, gate, way, carry away, enrapture, enthrall, rap, rapture, ravish, transport, knock dead, knock one's socks off

Related Words for Entrance

approval, authorization, certification, permission, qualification, open door, welcome mat, hatch, hatchway, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, elate, excite, exhilarate, stir

Near Antonyms of Entrance

discharge, dismissal, ejection, expulsion, ouster, rejection, removal

Word Forms of Entrance

Inflections: entranced, entrancing

Derived words: entrancement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Entrance

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Entrance

Words & Phrases Containing Entrance

entrance examination, entrance hall, make one's entrance

Frequently Asked Questions about Entrance

What does "Entrance" mean?

"Entrance" means power or permission to enter, admission. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: power or permission to enter, admission. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Entrance"?

Other words for "Entrance" include access, accession, admission, admittance, door, doorway, entrée and entry. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Entrance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Entrance"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Entrance". Common alternatives include access, accession, admission, admittance, door, doorway, entrée, entry, gateway and ingress.

How do you use "Entrance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Entrance" in a sentence: "entrance to the club is by invitation only"; "when you come, use the entrance on the right side of the building"; "a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences".

Is "Entrance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Entrance" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Entrance" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Entrance" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Entrance"?

"Entrance" is pronounced /ˈen-trən(t)s/ as a noun and /in-ˈtran(t)s/ as a verb and divided into syllables as en·trance.

What is the origin of the word "Entrance"?

First known use: 15th century.