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Synonyms & Similar Words
entrance
entry
entryway
entranceway
portal
passage
door
doorway
archway
opening
inlet
access
approach
admittance
threshold
vestibule
foyer
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antechamber
hall
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tunnel
channel
conduit
bridge
crossing
junction
link
connection
thoroughfare
route
way
path
road
avenue
boulevard
street
highway
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entry point
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checkpoint
gate
turnstile
barrier
border
frontier
boundary
Meaning of Gateway
The primary meaning of the word "Gateway" refers to a point of entry or exit, physically or metaphorically.
Definitions
- A gate or entrance, especially a large or impressive one
- * A point of entry or exit, especially for a city, country, or other geographical area
- * A means of access or entry to something, such as a career, education, or a particular field
Etymology of Gateway
The word "Gateway" originated from the combination of "gate" and "way", with "gate" coming from Old English "gat" or "geat", meaning "gate" or "barrier", and "way" coming from Old English "weg", meaning "path" or "road". The term has been used since the 15th century to refer to physical entrances, and its metaphorical usage has expanded over time.
Example Uses
- The city's gateway to the sea is a bustling port with cargo ships and cruise liners.
- * The university is often seen as a gateway to a successful career in the field.
- * The new policy aims to provide a gateway for underprivileged students to access higher education.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
blockade
barrier
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
restriction
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exclusion
rejection
denial
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cessation
closure
shutdown
termination
ending
finale
conclusion
dead end
cul-de-sac
impasse
standoff
stalemate