Definitions
- Referring to the act of entering a building, room, or area. - Describing the physical opening or doorway through which one enters a space. - Talking about the first impression or impact made by someone or something.
- Referring to the act of being allowed into a place or event. - Describing the process of gaining entry to a school, university, or program. - Talking about the fee paid to enter a place or attend an event.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the concept of entering a space or event.
- 2Both can refer to the physical act of entering as well as the permission granted to enter.
- 3Both are nouns that can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Entrance is more commonly used to describe the physical opening or doorway, while admission is more commonly used to describe the act of being allowed entry.
- 2Focus: Entrance emphasizes the physical aspect of entering, while admission emphasizes the permission aspect of entering.
- 3Context: Entrance is often used in the context of buildings, rooms, or areas, while admission is often used in the context of events, schools, or programs.
- 4Fee: Admission can also refer to the fee paid to enter a place or attend an event, while entrance does not have this connotation.
- 5Verb form: Entrance can also be used as a verb to describe captivating or enchanting someone, while admission does not have a verb form with the same meaning.
Remember this!
Entrance and admission are synonyms that both refer to the concept of entering a space or event. However, entrance is more commonly used to describe the physical opening or doorway, while admission is more commonly used to describe the act of being allowed entry. Entrance emphasizes the physical aspect of entering, while admission emphasizes the permission aspect of entering.
