Synonyms of 'gate'

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(noun) in the sense of barrier

Definition

a movable barrier, usually hinged, for closing an opening in a wall or fence

He opened the gate and walked up to the house.

Synonyms

barrier

opening

door

I was knocking at the front door.

access

a courtyard with a side access to the rear gardens

port (Scottish)

entrance

He drove in through a side entrance.

exit

We headed quickly for the fire exit.

gateway

portal (literary)

I entered through the royal portal.

egress

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in the sense of access

Definition

a means of approaching or entering a place

a courtyard with a side access to the rear gardens

Synonyms

entrance,

road,

door,

approach,

entry,

path,

gate,

opening,

way in,

passage,

avenue,

doorway,

gateway,

portal (literary),

passageway

in the sense of door

Definition

a doorway or entrance

I was knocking at the front door.

Synonyms

opening,

entry,

entrance,

exit,

doorway,

ingress,

egress (formal)

in the sense of entrance

Definition

something, such as a door or gate, through which it is possible to enter a place

He drove in through a side entrance.

Synonyms

way in,

opening,

door,

approach,

access,

entry,

gate,

passage,

avenue,

doorway,

portal (literary),

inlet,

ingress,

means of access

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Synonyms of 'gate'

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