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entrance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of entrance

1 the means or right of entering or participating in

  • entrance to the club is by invitation only
Synonyms of entrance

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

approval, authorization, certification, permission, qualification

open door, welcome mat
Near Antonyms of entrance

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
Synonyms of entrance

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

hatch, hatchway

entrance

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of entrance

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

  • a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
Synonyms of entrance

carry away, enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), rap, rapture, ravish, transport
Words Related to entrance

delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy

bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate

elate, excite, exhilarate, stir
Phrases Synonymous with entrance

knock dead, knock one's socks off

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