gate noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: gate (1) English Definition A hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall or fence. Example Sentence Please close the gate when you leave. US IPA /ɡeɪt/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ɡeɪt/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms barrier portal doorway entrance exit Antonyms wall obstruction Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link