Plural for 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.”
Plural for the means or right of entering
“Hewitt gained entrance to the house by pretending to be a heating engineer.”
Plural for an act or instance of entering somewhere
“The applause on his entrance was so great, that he was completely overcome by it.”
Plural for an act or instance of joining a group or organization
“Entrance to the fraternity will not be based on one's background.”
Plural for 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.”
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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