Gate

Pronunciation: /ɡeɪt/

Definitions of gate

noun a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge

Example Sentences

A1 I closed the gate behind me as I left the house.

A2 The gate to the park was locked, so we had to find another way in.

B1 The security guard opened the gate for us to enter the building.

B2 The ornate gate at the entrance of the mansion was beautifully designed.

C1 The gate to the castle was heavily guarded to prevent unauthorized entry.

C2 The automated gate at the entrance of the estate opened with a swipe of the access card.

Examples of gate in a Sentence

formal The security guard opened the gate for the visitors to enter the premises.

informal Hey, can you hold the gate open for me while I bring in the groceries?

slang I'll meet you at the gate after the concert, okay?

figurative Education is the gate to a brighter future.

Grammatical Forms of gate

• past tense: gated
• plural: gates
• comparative: gater
• superlative: gatest
• present tense: gate
• future tense: will gate
• perfect tense: have gated
• continuous tense: is gating
• singular: gate
• positive degree: gate
• infinitive: to gate
• gerund: gating
• participle: gated

Origin and Evolution of gate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gate' originated from Old English 'geat', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'gatan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gate' has evolved to refer to an opening in a wall or fence that allows passage, as well as a means of access or entrance.