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door

/dɔː/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large open-fronted structure consisting of one or more hinged, framed panels, usually fitted with a lock or other means of fastening, used as a barrier to an entranceway or as a means of securing a space.

    - "The door was open, so I walked in."
    - "Please close the door behind you."
    - "He knocked on the door but no one answered."
  • verb

    To allow or enable (someone) to enter or leave a building or room.

    - "The guard will only let you in if you have a valid pass."
    - "Can I please have the key to the door?"
    - "The teacher doored the student who arrived late to class."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɔː/



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  2. /dɔɹ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with door
poor , pore , moor , ore
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. door (nl) : a gate or barrier

  2. door (fr) : a door

  3. door (it) : a door

  4. door (es) : a door

  5. door (de) : a door

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. dore (fr) : to furnish (a room, a house, etc.)

  2. door (nl) : a gate or barrier

  3. dour () : having or showing a grim, unyielding, or unfriendly manner.

Variants
List of all variants of door that leads to same result
at her door , at his door , at its door , at my door , at one's door , at our door , at our doors , at their door , at their doors , at your door , at your doors , door , doorless , doors , door prize , door prizes , door-to-door , Door Peninsula , door knocker , closed-door , double door , double doors , Dutch door , dutch doors , French door , French doors , french doors , next-door
Forms
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doors, doored, dooring

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English dor, from Proto-Germanic *duriz, from *dur ‘door’ (related to PIE *dor, *drus ‘gate’).

Trivia
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  1. Doors are often painted red in China as it is believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.

  2. The largest door in the world is the 'Ronco Scrovegni Door' in Padua, Italy, which measures 11.5 meters high and 3.7 meters wide.

  3. The word 'door' appears 125 times in the Bible.

Related Concepts
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  1. portal: A door or gateway, typically one leading to a mythical or magical realm.

  2. threshold: The sill or step at the entrance of a door or doorway.

  3. lock: A device for securing a door or other opening.

Culture
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Doors have been used throughout history as symbols of thresholds, transitions, and boundaries. In literature, doors are often used as metaphors for opportunities or new beginnings. In art, doors are a common motif in paintings and sculptures, representing entryways to new worlds or experiences. In music, doors are mentioned in various songs, often as symbols of opportunities or transitions.

How to Memorize "door"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large wooden door with a handle and a keyhole. Imagine the door opening inwards as you turn the handle and insert the key.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'door' with the idea of an entrance or a barrier. Think of a door as something that can be opened to let people or things in or out.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Do Or Die' to remember the meaning of the word 'door'. The 'Do' stands for 'entrance' or 'opening', and the 'Or' represents the 'barrier' or 'closure' aspect of a door.

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