entrance
Translation
entrance, entry, doorway, admission
Examples
The main entrance is on the left.
The main entrance is on the left.
He was denied entrance to the club.
He was denied entrance to the club.
Grammar Patterns
the entrance to ((sth.)) the way in to a place This is the main entrance to the museum.
to gain/be denied entrance to be allowed/not allowed to enter He was denied entrance to the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: doorway, gate, access; Antonyms: exit.
Etymology
From Latin 'intrare' (to go in). The prefix 'en-' means 'in'.
Memory Tips
The place where you 'enter' is the 'entrance'.