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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
enters, entering, entered |
| definition 1: |
to come or go in.
The butler opened the door and asked the guests to enter.The thief entered through the basement window.Suddenly there entered a frightening-looking man whose face wore a deep scar.- 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, but our voices couldn't be heard in all the clamor.They finally entered into an agreement that satisfied both parties.- 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.
I saw him as he entered the church.The doctors allowed no visitors to enter her room.
- antonyms:
- exit, leave
- similar words:
- access, board, break in, infiltrate, invade, penetrate, pierce
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| definition 2: |
to introduce; insert.
The nurse entered the needle very carefully.- 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.
You can still see where the bee's stinger entered the skin.The bullet entered a tree outside the window.- synonyms:
- penetrate, pierce
- similar words:
- puncture
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| definition 4: |
to gain admission to; enroll.
He entered the university after the war.- synonyms:
- enroll in, register, sign up
- similar words:
- admit, join
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| definition 5: |
to compete or participate in.
I've decided to enter the writing contest.Are you planning to enter the race this year?- synonyms:
- compete in
- similar words:
- engage in, enroll in, partake, participate in, register for
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| definition 6: |
to become involved in.
It's been over thirty years since she entered politics.I don't believe one should enter a marriage so casually.- synonyms:
- join in
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| definition 7: |
to record or submit, as on a list or computer interface.
You enter the date of the transaction in the first column and the dollar amount in the second column.I entered my password incorrectly and couldn't access my account.- 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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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a key on a computer keyboard or keypad that when pressed allows a command to be confirmed or entered into the computer.
Once you've made your selection, press enter. |
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