Meaning & use
gateway
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An entrance or opening that can be closed by a gate, or more broadly, a means of access or entry to something.
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The old stone gateway marked the entrance to the castle grounds.
Learning the basics of coding became her gateway into a career in technology.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively, as in 'gateway drug' or 'gateway to opportunity,' to describe something that leads to further experiences.
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entranceportal
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