Hi,
Is there any difference between usages of 'door' and 'gate'?
Examples should help
Thanks
2007-07-04 14:18:15 · 14 answers · asked by learner 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Doors are attached to the house. Gates are outside of the house.
2007-07-05 04:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by orange_slice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gates are usually openings in something like a Fence or hedge while doors are in buildings. The most common exception is baby gates, which are used to block off openings that are usually not blocked such as a archway or the top or bottom of steps.Most gates are enclosed on 3 sides but not at the top. You could say" I opened the gate at the end of the path and walked up to the front door of the house."
2007-07-04 14:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A door is usually attached to a house or structure which allows people, pets etc... to pass through and also shows a clear division in between 2 separate areas. A gate could be defined as a "partial door" it serves almost the same function as a door, but can be used to partially obstruct the way in between 2 separate areas: whether it be a garden gate, doggie gate, baby gate etc...
2007-07-04 17:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jason H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both suggest an entrance. A door is usually part of a house or building, and leads to the outside, the inside, or to another room. A gate is generally an exterior entrance, in or out from the outside. Examples: Susie wanted her bedroom door shut. And Jane came through the gate because she wanted to pick some flowers in her neighbor's yard.
2007-07-04 14:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by gldjns 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always thought a door was inside (or the front door of a house) while a gate was strictly outside
2007-07-04 14:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A door is used to enter a building, while a gate is used to enter a yard.
2007-07-04 14:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by Carol B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A door: is bigger than a gate, it may have more secure locks
it is attached to a house.
A gate: Is smaller, it can have a lock on it, it is attached to a fence
2007-07-04 14:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I think of door, I think of a house entrance or a room entrance.
When I think of gate, I think of a gate going into someone's yard.
2007-07-04 14:21:04 · answer #8 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, a door is solid and a gate has bars on it.
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2007-07-04 14:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you use a door to get in the house
you use a gate to get in the yard
2007-07-04 14:20:36 · answer #10 · answered by #6543437 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋