entrance
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a door, gate, or opening where you can go into a place.
n.a physical point of entry, such as a doorway, portal, or gate.
Simple“The main entrance to the museum is currently closed for repairs.”
In context“The architect designed a grand entrance featuring marble columns and a vaulted ceiling to impress visitors as they arrived.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of coming into a room or onto a stage.
n.the action of entering a space or appearing before an audience.
Simple“The bride made a beautiful entrance as the music started to play.”
In context“The actor timed his entrance perfectly, stepping onto the stage just as the spotlight shifted to the centre aisle.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the right or permission to go into a place or join a group.
n.the right, permission, or power to enter an institution, building, or social circle.
Simple“You need a special pass to gain entrance to the private club.”
In context“Gaining entrance to the elite university required not only high test scores but also a portfolio of community service.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.the moment when a musician or singer starts to play or sing.
n.the specific point in a musical score where a performer or instrument begins to play.
Simple“The flute player missed her entrance because she turned two pages at once.”
In context“The conductor gave a sharp cue to the brass section to ensure a clean entrance during the fortissimo passage.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
v.to fill someone with wonder and delight so they give you all their attention.
v.to fill someone with delight and wonder; to captivate or cast a spell over an audience.
Simple“The children were entranced by the magician's clever tricks.”
In context“The audience sat in silence, completely entranced by the soprano's hauntingly beautiful performance.”
UsageThis verb is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable.
Teacher's tipLearners often confuse this with the noun; remind them that the verb 'entrance' rhymes with 'dance' and has a different stress pattern.
From Middle French entrance (“entry”). Replaced native Middle English ingang (“entrance, admission”), from Old English ingang (“ingress, entry, entrance”).
From en- + trance (“daze”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.