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en·ter
 enter
- pronunciation:
- en
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
entered, entering, enters |
| definition 1: |
to come or go in.
- synonyms:
- come in, go in
- antonyms:
- exit, leave
- similar words:
- arrive, break in, flow into, intrude, penetrate, pierce
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| definition 2: |
to begin; embark (usu. fol. by upon).
They entered upon a new venture.- synonyms:
- begin, embark, start
- antonyms:
- leave
- similar words:
- set about
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| definition 3: |
to take part (usu. fol. by into).
We wanted to enter into the debate.- synonyms:
- engage in, participate in
- antonyms:
- refrain, withdraw
- similar words:
- join in
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| related words: |
cut in, enroll, load, participate, share, sport |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to come or go into.
- antonyms:
- exit, leave
- similar words:
- access, board, break in, infiltrate, invade, penetrate, pierce
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| definition 2: |
to introduce; insert.
- synonyms:
- insert, introduce, put in
- antonyms:
- remove
- similar words:
- infix, inject, inset, offer, pass, proffer, propose, submit, suggest, tender
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| definition 3: |
to penetrate.
The arrow entered his chest.- synonyms:
- penetrate, pierce
- similar words:
- puncture
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| definition 4: |
to gain admission to; enroll.
He entered the university.- synonyms:
- enroll in, register, sign up
- similar words:
- admit, join
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| definition 5: |
to compete or participate in.
They will enter the contest.- synonyms:
- compete in
- similar words:
- engage in, enroll in, partake, participate in, register for
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| definition 6: |
to become involved in.
Are they going to enter the debate?- synonyms:
- join in, participate in
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| definition 7: |
to record, as on a list; register, as on a computer.
- synonyms:
- record, register, tally
- antonyms:
- delete
- similar words:
- bill, calendar, catalogue, index, list, lodge, note, put down
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| related words: |
accession, book, enroll, feed, record |
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