egress
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈiːɡrɛs/
KK: /ˈiːɡrɛs/
intransitive verb
Definition
To go out or leave a place.
Example
The crowd began to egress from the building after the event ended.
Tense Forms
Past: egressed
Past Participle: egressed
Conversation
Did you see that the fire alarm went off?
Yeah, I heard it! We should egress the building quickly.
Good idea, let's not waste any time.
Right, safety first! Let's head out now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exit
leave
depart
Antonyms
enter
arrive
stay
noun
Definition
A way or opening to leave a place; an exit.
Example
In case of an emergency, it is important to know the nearest egress.
Conversation
Have you noticed the egress signs all over the building?
Yeah, they’re really important for safety, especially during emergencies.
I wonder if they ever do drills to practice using the egress.
Root Explanation
Egress → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "gressus" (meaning to step or go). The word "egress" refers to the act of going out or exiting.
Memory Tip
Think of 'going out' ('e-') and 'stepping' ('gressus') — that's why egress means to exit.
Visually Confused Words
regress
negress
ogress
vergeress
reingress
regressor
eagerness
beggaress