Entrance

Definition

Entrance is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a place of entry or the act of entering. As a verb, it means to fill someone with wonder or delight, often to the point of distraction.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English (Noun)

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛn.trəns/
• Respelling: EN-truhns

American English (Verb)

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtræns/
• Respelling: in-TRANSS

British English (Noun)

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛn.trəns/
• Respelling: EN-truhns

British English (Verb)

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrɑːns/
• Respelling: in-TRAANS

Etymology

The word "entrance" as a noun originates from the Old French "entrer," meaning "entry or beginning," derived from the Latin "intrare," which means "to go into." As a verb, it derives from the French "enchanter" with influence from "transir," meaning "to fill with delight" or "to hold spellbound."

Derivatives

• Entrant (noun)
• Entranced (adjective)
• Entrancing (adjective)
• Entranceway (noun)
• Re-entrance (noun)

Synonyms

• Entry (noun)
• Access (noun)
• Spellbind (verb)

Antonyms

• Exit (noun)
• Departure (noun)
• Disenchant (verb)

Usage

The term "entrance" is used to refer to physical points of entry, as in "The main entrance to the building is on the east side." It is also used to describe captivating someone, as in "The performer entranced the audience with her performance."

Related Terms

• Ingress: Another term for entry or means of entering.
• Threshold: The area or point of entry into a place.
• Access: The ability to enter or approach a place.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A place of entry: Refers to an opening or doorway allowing entry into a space.
  • Example: "Visitors used the main entrance to enter the hall."
• The act of entering: Describes the action of coming into a place or situation.
  • Example: "Her entrance into the room was greeted with applause."

Verb

• To fill someone with wonder or delight: Refers to captivating or enchanting someone, often causing them to lose focus on other things.
  • Example: "The magician entranced the crowd with his illusions."