gateways
|gate-ways|
/ˈɡeɪtˌweɪz/
(gateway)
entry point
Etymology
'gateway' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'gate' and 'way', where 'gate' meant 'door' and 'way' meant 'path'.
'gate' and 'way' combined in Middle English to form 'gateway', eventually becoming the modern English word 'gateway'.
Initially, it meant 'a door or path', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a means of access or entry'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a means of access or entry to a place or system.
The internet serves as a gateway to a vast amount of information.
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Noun 2
a point at which something is accessed or entered, often used metaphorically.
Education is often seen as a gateway to a better future.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45