ingress Synonyms
Another word for ingress
• noun (Context 1)
The act or right of going in or entering; the penetration or entry of an unwanted substance such as water or dust.
"The easement grants the property owner the legal right of entry and egress across the neighboring land."
• noun (Context 2)
A place or means of access; an entrance or opening.
"Rescue teams cleared the rubble blocking the main entrance to the underground tunnel."
• noun (Context 3)
In astronomy, the beginning of a celestial body's transit across the disk of another body, or its entry into a shadow during an eclipse.
"Astronomers recorded the exact timestamp of the planet's immersion across the edge of the host star."
• verb (Context 4)
To go in or enter a place, space, or structure (used chiefly in formal or technical contexts).
"The rubber gasket failed, allowing moisture to enter into the sensitive electronic housing."
Opposites of ingress
The opposite of ingress shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: