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Entrance

/ˈɛn.tɹəns/

The action of entering, or going in.

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📖 Definitions of "Entrance"

noun

1
The action of entering, or going in.
"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."
2
The act of taking possession, as of property, or of office.
"the entrance of an heir upon his inheritance, or of a magistrate into office"
3
The place of entering, as a gate or doorway.
"Place your bag by the entrance so that you can find it easily."
4
The right to go in.
"You'll need a ticket to gain entrance to the museum."

🔄 Synonyms of "Entrance"

20 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
charmnoun	(often in the plural) The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
beguileverb	(transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.
bewitchverb	(transitive) To fascinate or charm.
captureverb	(transitive) To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
captivateverb	(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
entrynoun	An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
enamorverb	(mostly in the passive, followed by "of" or "with") To cause to be in love.
catchverb	(countable) The act of seizing or capturing.
entrywaynoun	(countable) An opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure; a pathway allowing entry into a locality or region.
entreenoun	Alternative form of entrée. [(UK, Australia, New Zealand, historical in the US and Canada) A smaller dish served before the main course of a meal.]
enamourverb	(British spelling, Australian spelling, Canadian spelling, New Zealand spelling) Standard spelling of enamor.
fascinateverb	To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
enchantverb	To attract and delight, to charm.
becharmverb	(transitive, archaic) To charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.
enteringnoun	action of the verb to enter
entrancewaynoun	Something that provides access to an entrance; an entryway.
spellbindverb	(transitive) To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
incomingnoun	Coming (or about to come) in; arriving.
ingressnoun	The act of entering.
trancenoun	(countable) A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Entrance"

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Word	Definition
enteringnoun	action of the verb to enter
entrynoun	An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
ingressnoun	The act of entering.
incomingnoun	(countable) The act of coming in; arrival.
capturenoun	An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.
catchnoun	(countable) The act of seizing or capturing.
beguileverb	(transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.
fascinateverb	To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
captivateverb	(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
spellbindverb	(transitive) To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
charmnoun	(often in the plural) The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
enchantnoun	(gaming) An enchantment
becharmverb	(transitive, archaic) To charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.
bewitchverb	(transitive) To fascinate or charm.
enamorverb	(mostly in the passive, followed by "of" or "with") To cause to be in love.
entrancewaynoun	Something that provides access to an entrance; an entryway.
entrywaynoun	(countable) An opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure; a pathway allowing entry into a locality or region.
enamourverb	(British spelling, Australian spelling, Canadian spelling, New Zealand spelling) Standard spelling of enamor.
trancenoun	(countable) A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
entreenoun	Alternative form of entrée. [(UK, Australia, New Zealand, historical in the US and Canada) A smaller dish served before the main course of a meal.]