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gate

ворота

Meaning of gate

city entrance

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EN-UK/ə ˈɡeɪt/
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gate with Russian translation

gate usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We waited at the main gate until the museum opened for visitors.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The city rebuilt the gate after the flood to keep the old design.

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gate belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

gate synonyms

Related words worth learning together

entrance
Focuses on the act or place of entering; used for doors, gateways, or formal entry points.
portcullis
A heavy vertically sliding iron or wooden grille used historically to secure the entrance of a castle; very specific and historical.
wicket
A small gate or door for pedestrians; also a cricket term (wicket) with different meaning.
archway
An opening topped by an arch; often decorative or structural; can function as an entrance but implies curved form.
portal
A large or impressive entrance; also used figuratively (e.g., web portal or gateway to something).
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🇬🇧en

Focuses on the act or place of entering; used for doors, gateways, or formal entry points.

A2Very Often

The entrance to the museum is on the left.

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portcullis

A heavy vertically sliding iron or wooden grille used historically to secure the entrance of a castle; very specific and historical.

A2Very Rarely

The portcullis could be dropped to block the castle entrance.

W
🇬🇧en
wicket

A small gate or door for pedestrians; also a cricket term (wicket) with different meaning.

A2Rarely

She opened the wicket and stepped into the garden.

🇬🇧en

An opening topped by an arch; often decorative or structural; can function as an entrance but implies curved form.

A2Often

They walked through the stone archway into the courtyard.

P
🇬🇧en
portal

A large or impressive entrance; also used figuratively (e.g., web portal or gateway to something).

A2Often

The cathedral's portal was richly decorated.

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🇬🇧en
turnstile

A rotating mechanical gate that allows one person at a time to pass, commonly used for crowd control and fare collection.

A2Often

Passengers passed through the turnstile with their tickets.

🇬🇧en

A controlled location where identity, tickets, or security checks are performed; may include gates but is focused on inspection and control.

A2Often

They stopped at a checkpoint for document verification.

🇬🇧en

A general term for any object that blocks passage or access; includes walls, fences, temporary roadblocks, and symbolic obstacles.

A2Often

Concrete barriers prevented cars from entering the closed road.

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gate meaning: what does it mean?

city entrance

gate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

gate is pronounced as /ə ˈɡeɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

gate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We waited at the main gate until the museum opened for visitors. Translation: Ворота были закрыты до открытия музея, и мы ждали рядом с ними.

Is gate part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, gate (ворота) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is gate part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, gate (ворота) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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