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- pronunciation:
- en
t
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part of speech: |
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inflections: |
enters, entering, entered |
definition 1: |
to come or go in.
We entered through the big doors on the side of the building.- synonyms:
- come in, go in
- antonyms:
- exit
- similar words:
- arrive, break in, flow into, intrude, penetrate, pierce
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definition 2: |
to begin; start (usually followed by "upon").
They entered upon a new adventure.- synonyms:
- begin, embark, start
- antonyms:
- leave
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definition 3: |
to come or go into.
I entered the house.
- antonyms:
- leave
- similar words:
- access, board, break in, infiltrate, invade, penetrate, pierce
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definition 4: |
to pass through; pierce; penetrate.
The nail entered the wood as he hit it with a hammer.- synonyms:
- penetrate, pierce
- similar words:
- puncture
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definition 5: |
to be admitted to; enroll.
He was young when he entered college.- synonyms:
- sign up
- similar words:
- admit, join
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definition 6: |
to take part in or compete in.
We entered the race.- synonyms:
- compete in
- similar words:
- engage in, enroll in, participate in, register for
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definition 7: |
to write on a list; type into a computer.
I entered my name on the sheet of paper.- synonyms:
- record, register, tally
- antonyms:
- delete
- similar words:
- index, list, lodge, note, put down
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related words: |
feed, load, participate, record, share |
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