entrance - Master This Word
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entrance Word Meanings
- a door or passage that leads into a place
- the act of entering
- to attract or delight intensely
entrance Example Sentences
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entrance Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈɛntrəns/
US
/ˈɛntrəns/
entrance Word Etymology
entrance = en- (in, into) + trance (to cause to be in a trance). Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine standing at the grand entrance of a castle, feeling captivated by its beauty, as if in a trance.
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 set my foot, grab the door frame, and push the door open. The hinge sighs as I move through, shoulders brushing the frame and the air changing on the other side. I adjust my pace, keep my eyes on the light spilling in, and the scene seems to tilt toward me. Stepping across the threshold, I feel the space pull me in a little deeper, a welcome that stays with me after.
Real Context
Entrance has three core senses in everyday English: a doorway or passage that leads into a place, such as the grand entrance of a theater; the act of entering, as in the pause before stepping inside; and as a verb, to entrance someone means to capture their attention so completely that they are spellbound. You will see it in phrases like entrance hall, main entrance, or to make a dramatic entrance. The noun sense is concrete and location based, the verb sense is literary and formal, and learners should keep straight the difference from entry, which emphasizes the act of coming in rather than the doorway itself.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: use at the entrance, through the entrance, or into the entrance hall. Distinguish doorway (entrance) from act of entering (entry). The verb form to entrance is rare and literary. Do not confuse with entry, which centers on the act or the doorway. Make a grand entrance is about style, not simply walking in.
Common Misconceptions
- Entrance is only a door, not the act of entering.
- Entrance and entry are the same in all contexts.
- To entrance is a common everyday verb.
- Make an entrance always means entering a room for the first time.
- Entrance and entry are interchangeable with doorway terms.
Thinking Differences
Entrance is multi sense; English learners often mix up the noun for a doorway with the verb form or confuse it with entry. Practice with iconic phrases like entrance hall and make a grand entrance to feel the nuance.
Learning Tips
- Create a mental map: doorway sense, action sense, and literary verb sense.
- Pair entrance with concrete nouns like hall or door.
- Note prepositions at the entrance, through the entrance, into the entrance hall.
- Remember the idiom make a grand entrance for dramatic effect.
- Differentiate entrance from entry in both meaning and emphasis.
- Practice with visuals: imagine a door versus a crowd entering.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'entrance'?
A.To attract attention
B.Exit
C.To confuse
D.To fill with joy
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses the word 'entrance' correctly?
A.She exited the room through the entrance.
B.The entrance of the party was amazing.
C.He used the word 'entrance' in his speech.
D.The entrance to the park was closed for repairs.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'entrance'?
A.Exit
B.Attract
C.Confuse
D.Joy
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'entrance'?
A.Exit
B.Confuse
C.Attract
D.Joy
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario involving an 'entrance'?
A.They were greeted with enthusiasm.
B.He waited outside for his cue.
C.She walked through the front door.
D.The beginning of the concert was spectacular.
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