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An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place
“The entrance to the monastery is on the eastern side of the first level and at the far end of the hall.”
The means or right of entering
“Hewitt gained entrance to the house by pretending to be a heating engineer.”
An act or instance of entering somewhere
“The applause on his entrance was so great, that he was completely overcome by it.”
An act or instance of joining a group or organization
“Entrance to the fraternity will not be based on one's background.”
A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role
“Her first two novels are documents that mark the threshold of Burney's writerly entrance into the world of literature and public authority.”
A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards
A large open area inside or in front of a public building
The action or process of formally joining or being accepted by an institution or group
A flow inward or into something
The action or process of piercing something
A barrier across a toll road or toll bridge that is lifted when the toll is paid
The process of diffusion, pervasion, or seepage into a substance or space
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived
The state or condition of being about to happen or take place
A chance or possibility for progress or profit
To fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention
“His short stories and novels continue to delight and entrance readers all over the world.”
To cast a magical charm or spell on
“She gasped at the wizard who was about to entrance her with his wand.”
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