Definition

The act of entering a place or the way to enter it.

Example

The emergency exit provides a safe ingress for people during a fire drill.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new parking lot they built near the mall?

Yeah, I noticed it! Does it have easy ingress for cars?

Definitely! I think it makes getting in and out much simpler.

That's great! It’s always a hassle to find a good way to enter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingress is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "gressus" (meaning step or go). The word describes the act of going into or entering a place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going into' ('in-') a place, which is what ingress means.

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