What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
admittance
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Without a ticket, there is no admittance to the concert. [admittance: noun]
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The lab requires special admittance to use the equipment. [admittance: noun]
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His admittance of guilt led to a shorter sentence. [admittance: noun]
admission
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The admission fee for the museum is $10. [admission: noun]
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Her admission of love for him was met with surprise. [admission: noun]
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He made an admission of guilt during the trial. [admission: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Admission is more commonly used than admittance in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between admittance and admission?
Admission is generally more formal than admittance, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
