Need another word that means the same as “entrance”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “entrance” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Entrance” are: entranceway, entree, entry, entryway, entering, incoming, ingress, way in, means of access, means of entry, access, approach, appearance, arrival, coming, coming in, going in, materialization, introduction, admission, admittance, entrée, permission to enter, right of entry, the opportunity to enter, spellbind, becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, fascinate, trance
Entrance as a Noun
Definitions of "Entrance" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “entrance” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- Something that provides access (to get in or get out.
- The right, means, or opportunity to enter somewhere or be a member of an institution, society, or other body.
- An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place.
- The coming of an actor or performer on to a stage.
- The act of entering.
- An act or instance of entering somewhere.
- A movement into or inward.
Synonyms of "Entrance" as a noun (25 Words)
access | (computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information. He took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge. |
admission | The fee charged for admission. A tacit admission that things had gone wrong. |
admittance | The right to enter. People were unable to gain admittance to the hall. |
appearance | An impression given by someone or something. She checked her appearance in the mirror. |
approach | An initial proposal or request made to someone. I used to trim the plane back to about 50 mph for the final approach. |
arrival | The act of arriving at a certain place. He was dead on arrival at hospital. |
coming | The temporal property of becoming nearer in time. The coming of a new age. |
coming in | The temporal property of becoming nearer in time. |
entering | The act of entering. |
entranceway | A door or corridor at the entrance to a building. |
entree | The act of entering. She made a graceful entree into the ballroom. |
entry | The forward part of a ship’s hull below the waterline, considered in terms of breadth or narrowness. Beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral. |
entryway | A way in to somewhere or something; an entrance. Beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral. |
entrée | The right to enter. |
going in | Euphemistic expressions for death. |
incoming | Revenue; income. Keep an account of your incomings and outgoings. |
ingress | The action or fact of going in or entering; the capacity or right of entrance. |
introduction | The act of putting one thing into another. The introduction of muskrats into central Europe. |
materialization | An appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit. The materialization of her dream. |
means of access | An instrumentality for accomplishing some end. |
means of entry | Considerable capital (wealth or income. |
permission to enter | The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization. |
right of entry | The hand that is on the right side of the body. |
the opportunity to enter | A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances. |
way in | Doing as one pleases or chooses. |
Usage Examples of "Entrance" as a noun
- Their entrance into the political arena.
- An entrance examination.
- At their abrupt entrance he rose to his feet.
- Her final entrance is as a triumphant princess.
- About fifty people attempted to gain entrance.
- An entrance hall.
- The entrance to a tunnel.
- They waited at the entrance to the garden.
- She made a grand entrance.
- The southern entrance of the palace.
Entrance as a Verb
Definitions of "Entrance" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “entrance” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Put into a trance.
- Attract; cause to be enamored.
Synonyms of "Entrance" as a verb (13 Words)
becharm | Control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft. |
beguile | Attract; cause to be enamored. They were beguiled into signing a peace treaty. |
bewitch | Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something. A handsome prince who had been bewitched by a sorceress. |
captivate | Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. He was captivated by her beauty. |
capture | Capture as if by hunting snaring or trapping. She did a series of sketches trying to capture all his moods. |
catch | Discover or come upon accidentally suddenly or unexpectedly catch somebody doing something or in a certain state. Who is catching. |
charm | Protect through supernatural powers or charms. She charmed him into giving her all his money. |
enamor | Attract cause to be enamored. |
enamour | Have a liking or admiration for. She was truly enamoured of New York. |
enchant | Put (someone or something) under a spell; bewitch. Isabel was enchanted with the idea. |
fascinate | Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone. I ve always been fascinated by computers. |
spellbind | Hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate. The singer held the audience spellbound. |
trance | Put into a trance. She s been tranced and may need waking. |
Associations of "Entrance" (30 Words)
admittance | The right to enter. People were unable to gain admittance to the hall. |
allure | Dispose or incline or entice to. Will sponsors really be allured by such opportunities. |
appeal | A request for donations to support a charity or cause. She appealed the verdict. |
attract | Be attractive to. I am not attracted to him at all. |
attraction | A characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts. She has very romantic ideas about sexual attraction. |
attractive | (of a person) appealing to look at; sexually alluring. An attractive force. |
beguile | Help (time) pass pleasantly. To beguile some of the time they went to the cinema. |
cachet | The state of being respected or admired; prestige. Special cachets are applied to cards sold at the stands. |
captivate | Attract; cause to be enamored. He was captivated by her beauty. |
charisma | A personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others. He has tremendous charisma and stage presence. |
charm | Protect through supernatural powers or charms. The charm begins with ritual instructions. |
enchant | Hold spellbound. Marcia had enchanted the rope so that it simply regenerated when any length was cut off. |
enthrall | Hold spellbound. |
entree | The act of entering. She made a graceful entree into the ballroom. |
fascinate | (especially of a snake) deprive (prey) of the ability to resist or escape by the power of a gaze. I ve always been fascinated by computers. |
gate | A gateway. A departure gate. |
gateway | An entrance that can be closed by a gate. Mombasa the gateway to East Africa. |
hypnotize | Capture the whole attention of (someone); fascinate. A witness had been hypnotized to enhance his memory. |
inviting | Attractive and tempting. An inviting offer. |
magician | One who practices magic or sorcery. He was the magician of the fan belt. |
mesmerize | Induce hypnosis in. They were mesmerized by his story. |
portal | A website or web page providing access or links to other sites. A portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc. |
seduction | An act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone. She was planning a seduction. |
seductive | Tempting and attractive; enticing. A seductive voice. |
spellbind | Attract strongly, as if with a magnet. The singer held the audience spellbound. |
tempting | Very pleasantly inviting. A tempting invitation. |
trance | Put into a trance. In the Hades Warehouse there s the finest in trance and techno. |
venous | Relating to a vein or the veins. |
wile | Lure; entice. The devious wiles of the politicians. |
window | A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air. Thieves smashed a window and took 600. |