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Another word for entry
Choosing another word for entry depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A discrete piece of information, record, or item written in a journal, list, dictionary, or database.
Usage Example
"She updated the spreadsheet by adding a new item for the latest sales transaction."
Strongest
item
record
Strong
listing
note
memo
headword
Weak
memorandum
account
• noun (Context 2)
The act of going or coming into a physical space, or the legal right and privilege to do so.
Usage Example
"The security guard denied him admittance because he did not have the proper identification."
Strongest
admittance
admission
access
entrance
Strong
ingress
entree
arrival
Weak
appearance
• noun (Context 3)
A place or passage through which one can enter a building or area, such as a door, gate, or hallway.
Usage Example
"They left their muddy boots in the entrance before walking into the living room."
Strongest
entrance
entryway
foyer
Strong
vestibule
lobby
hallway
doorway
threshold
portal
passageway
Opposites of entry
The opposite of entry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
exit
departure
way out
egress
deletion
exclusion
expulsion
omission
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entry