ENTRANCE Meaning and
Definition
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Entrance (noun) refers to an opening or doorway that allows access into a building, room, or enclosed space. It is typically designed to provide a path for individuals to enter or exit a particular area. This entryway is often located at the front or main side of a structure, serving as the primary point of entry. The purpose of an entrance is to provide a means of arrival, welcoming visitors and granting them access to the desired area.
In a broader sense, "entrance" can also signify the act of entering or gaining access to a particular place or location. It refers to the action of passing through an entranceway, typically with the intent of entering a building, room, or enclosed space. This can include the act of walking, stepping, passing, or crossing over the threshold of an entrance.
Furthermore, "entrance" can be used as a verb. When used in this context, it denotes the action of captivating, mesmerizing, or charming someone to the point that they become completely absorbed or engrossed in a particular activity, event, or concept. It implies capturing and holding one's attention, often through sheer charm, beauty, or intensity. When someone is "entranced," they are deeply engrossed or captivated, often forgetting everything else around them.
Overall, "entrance" can refer to a physical opening, the act of entering, or the captivating effect of being absorbed or engrossed in something captivating.
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• Power or right to enter; the door; the beginning.
• That which allows to enter; preliminary.
• A door, gateway, or passage; beginning or commencement; the act of taking possession and power of.
• To make insensible to present objects; to ravish with delight or wonder.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ENTRANCE
The word "entrance" has its etymology from the Latin word "intrantia" which is the feminine form of the past participle of the verb "intrare", meaning "to enter". In Latin, "intrantia" referred to a place where one enters or a means of entry. This word evolved into "entrance" in English, keeping the same basic meaning of a passage or means of entering a place.
Idioms with the word ENTRANCE
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make an entrance
The idiom "make an entrance" refers to the act of entering a place in a dramatic or attention-grabbing manner, typically with the intention of impressing or commanding the attention of others.
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gain entrance
The idiom "gain entrance" means to successfully enter or access a place or situation that initially may have been difficult or restricted.
Similar spelling words for ENTRANCE
- entrant,
- enteral,
- Re-entrance,
- entr'acte,
- endurance,
- entranced,
- internus,
- Unitarians,
- enhydra,
- Introns,
- intraneous,
- winteriness,
- andirons,
- endrins,
- enthrall,
- internacia,
- Intrinse,
- internos,
- interraneous,
- entrains,
- enterons,
- entrenched,
- Intireness,
- untrueness,
- intrinsa,
- franco-ontariens,
- inturns,
- unadherence,
- entrapment,
- Indurance,
- entrails,
- unitrans,
- unturns,
- Unitarianize,
- entree,
- entrance-hall,
- entrap,
- intrince,
- underns,
- internas,
- innotrans,
- enthralled,
- side-entrance,
- college-entrance,
- entreaty,
- Endirons,
- internees,
- enthral,
- entireness,
- entrain,
- entrance/exit,
- internes,
- entrancing,
- entrances,
- interns,
- entreat,
- Indurans,
- enderons,
- endurable,
- wintriness,
- intrans.,
- oenotrians,
- intrans,
- andorrans,
- endres,
- endruns,
- franco-ontarians,
- entrench,
- ontarians,
- entranceway,
- underruns.
Conjugate verb Entrance
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have entranced
you
would have entranced
he/she/it
would have entranced
we
would have entranced
they
would have entranced
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been entrancing
you
would have been entrancing
he/she/it
would have been entrancing
we
would have been entrancing
they
would have been entrancing
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would entrance
you
would entrance
he/she/it
would entrance
we
would entrance
they
would entrance
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be entrancing
you
would be entrancing
he/she/it
would be entrancing
we
would be entrancing
they
would be entrancing
FUTURE
I
will entrance
you
will entrance
he/she/it
will entrance
we
will entrance
they
will entrance
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be entrancing
you
will be entrancing
he/she/it
will be entrancing
we
will be entrancing
they
will be entrancing
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have entranced
you
will have entranced
he/she/it
will have entranced
we
will have entranced
they
will have entranced
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been entrancing
you
will have been entrancing
he/she/it
will have been entrancing
we
will have been entrancing
they
will have been entrancing
IMPERATIVE
we
Let´s entrance
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was entrancing
you
were entrancing
he/she/it
was entrancing
we
were entrancing
they
were entrancing
PAST PARTICIPLE
entranced
PAST PERFECT
I
had entranced
you
had entranced
he/she/it
had entranced
we
had entranced
they
had entranced
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been entrancing
you
had been entrancing
he/she/it
had been entrancing
we
had been entrancing
they
had been entrancing
PRESENT
I
entrance
you
entrance
he/she/it
entrances
we
entrance
they
entrance
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am entrancing
you
are entrancing
he/she/it
is entrancing
we
are entrancing
they
are entrancing
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
entrancing
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have entranced
you
have entranced
he/she/it
has entranced
we
have entranced
they
have entranced
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been entrancing
you
have been entrancing
he/she/it
has been entrancing
we
have been entrancing
they
have been entrancing
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
entrance
SIMPLE PAST
I
entranced
you
entranced
he/she/it
entranced
we
entranced
they
entranced
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