Word GATE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

gate

🇺🇸 [ɡeɪt]

Meanings

A movable barrier or opening, typically constructed of wood, metal, or wire, that controls access to a space. Gates are often found at the entrance to homes, gardens, or properties, and are designed for security or privacy.

Examples

• The gate to the garden was locked to keep the animals inside.
• He opened the gate and walked into the yard.
• They installed a new gate at the entrance of the community.

Synonyms

barrier • door • entrance

Antonyms

wall • fence • obstacle