Antonyms for entrance


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : en-truhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛn trəns


Definition of entrance

Origin :
  • 1520s, "act of entering," from Middle French entrance, from entrer (see enter). Sense of "door, gate" first recorded in English 1530s.
  • noun a way into a place
  • noun coming into a place; introduction
  • verb captivate, hypnotize
Example sentences :
  • We are like men in a subterranean cave, so chained that they can look only forward to the entrance.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Over the gate was written in large letters, 'The Entrance of Mortals.'
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Is it likely that this same Alworthy could obtain me entrance there?
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • On his entrance the whole audience rose and cheered for several minutes.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Through his aunt he could gain her entrance where he pleased.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • But the conditions are the only natural possibilities of entrance.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • She went and came only through the cellar, and knew no other entrance.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • The entrance of the butler brought the Inspector's thoughts back to the matter in hand.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • She still saw the dress of the penitent who was at the confessional near the entrance.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • There is an entrance to the divine mind through bearing the cross.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell

Synonyms for entrance

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