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door

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of door

1 a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened

  • we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
Synonyms of door

gate, hatch, portal
Words Related to door

double door, Dutch door, French door, lattice, portcullis, postern, revolving door, storm door, trapdoor, wicket

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

  • a steady stream of visitors through the front door
Synonyms of door

doorway, entrance, gate, gateway, way
Words Related to door

hatch, hatchway

3 the means or right of entering or participating in

  • education unlocks the door to advancement
Synonyms of door

access, accession, admission, admittance, doorway, entrance, entrée (or entree), entry, gateway, ingress, key, passport, ticket
Words Related to door

approval, authorization, certification, permission, qualification

open door, welcome mat
Near Antonyms of door

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

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