Egress
Noun
Definition: The action of leaving a place.
Synonyms: Exit, Departure, Leaving
Antonyms: Entrance, Arrival
Examples:
- The emergency exit is the designated egress in case of a fire.
- The crowd rushed towards the egress after the concert ended.
Mnemonics:
- Think of the 'eg' in 'egress' as representing 'exit' or 'escape'.
Verb
Definition: To leave or go out of a place.
Synonyms: Exit, Leave, Depart
Antonyms: Enter, Arrive
Examples:
- The students were asked to egress the building in an orderly manner during the fire drill.
- The security guard ensured that all visitors egressed before closing the museum for the day.
Mnemonics:
- 'Egress' can be thought of as the action of 'exiting' or 'egging on' someone to leave.
Etymology:
Origin:
Latin 'egressus', from 'egredi' meaning 'to go out'
Historical Usage:The word originated in Latin and has been in usage since at least the 15th century in English.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Emergency egress"
Explanation:Refers to designated exits or escape routes in a building or area specifically for emergencies.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'egress' with 'ingress'.
Explanation:While 'egress' refers to the act of leaving or going out, 'ingress' refers to the act of entering or going in.