doors - Master This Word
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doors Word Meanings
- a movable barrier for an entrance
- an access point for a room
- a way to enter or exit a space
doors Example Sentences
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doors Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/dɔː/
US
/dɔr/
doors Word Etymology
Door derives from Old English "dor", related to the Proto-Germanic *durō, meaning "to pass" or "to endure". Picture a heavy wooden door swinging open to reveal a welcoming room.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I reach for the door handle and give it a small turn. I push gently and feel the door yield as I step through, the air changing around me. I adjust my footing to keep my balance, the space on the other side opening a little more. In that moment the door feels like a path between rooms, a simple action that lets me enter or exit.
Real Context
Doors are both physical barriers and gateways in everyday English. A door is a movable barrier that you swing or slide to close off an entry, a doorway that marks an entrance to a room, house, or building, and an access point you must pass through to reach a space. People talk about doors being open or closed, left ajar, or stuck; they also use metaphorical doors to describe opportunities or choices. When learning, remember door is countable: one door, two doors, opened, closed, or shut. Practice phrases like 'hold the door,' 'go through the door,' 'knock on the door,' and 'doorway' for the entrance itself.
Usage Reminders
- - Remember it is a countable noun: a door, two doors.
- - Pair with common verbs: open the door, close the door, knock on the door.
- - Differentiate door from doorway; doorway is the frame/entrance.
- - Use through the door to mean crossing the threshold.
- - Recognize metaphorical uses like door of opportunity, but use them carefully.
- - Practice both literal and figurative contexts.
Common Misconceptions
- Door and gate are the same thing or interchangeable in all contexts.
- Door always means the inside entrance to a building, not any doorway or threshold.
- You must say 'open the door' when you mean 'open the door for someone' in all cases.
- Doorways and doors can be used interchangeably in all phrases.
- Metaphorical uses like 'open a door of opportunity' always fit every situation.
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Practice with both literal and figurative uses
- Learn key collocations with open/close/knock
- Differentiate door from doorway and doorway as frame
- Use go through the door to describe crossing a threshold
- Listen for idioms like door of opportunity and apply sparingly
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'doors' mean?
A.A type of fruit
B.Barriers that allow entry or exit
C.A specific kind of furniture
D.A unit of measurement
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'doors' correctly?
A.The sun was setting gently among the doors.
B.She loves to paint intricate designs on doors.
C.He traveled through the doors of time.
D.She opened her book and read about doors.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'doors'?
A.walls
B.gates
C.windows
D.floors
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'doors'?
A.ceilings
B.windows
C.walls
D.carpets
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a scenario where the concept of doors is important?
A.Imagine a room where everyone is looking at the windows.
B.Think about how entryways help separate one space from another.
C.Envision a place where the walls are painted bright colors.
D.Picture entering a new place that is welcoming and bright.
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