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entrance vs encroachment

encroachment vs entrance

entrance and encroachment both are nouns.

entrance is a verb but encroachment is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
entrance Yes No Yes No
encroachment Yes No No No
As nouns, encroachment is a hyponym of entrance; that is, encroachment is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than entrance:
  • entrance: a movement into or inward
  • encroachment: any entry into an area not previously occupied
Other hyponyms of entrance include intrusion, invasion.
entrance (noun) encroachment (noun)
the act of entering entry to another's property without right or permission
something that provides access (to get in or get out) influencing strongly
a movement into or inward any entry into an area not previously occupied
entrance (verb) encroachment (verb)
put into a trance
attract; cause to be enamored
Difference between entrance and encroachment

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