Entered
'entərd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo come or go into a place or space; to become a member of a group or organization; to register information.
'entər
To come or go into a place or space.
She entered the store and browsed the shelves.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking through a door and *entering* a room. It's like going inside! You can also *enter* a competition, which means you're signing up to participate. For example, 'The cat *entered* the house when I opened the door.'
👶 For kids: To go inside somewhere. Like, you enter the door to go in your house.
More Examples
He entered a new era after leaving his job.
Please enter your password to access the system.
They entered into an agreement with their supplier.
How It's Used
"The students entered the classroom."
"The architects designed a grand entrance for the building."
To write or record something; to make an official record of something.
'entər
To write or record something.
The data was carefully entered into the database.
💡 Simply: When you *enter* information, you're writing or typing it somewhere, like on a computer or in a notebook. You *enter* your name in a contest, or you *enter* data into a computer program. For example, 'The secretary *entered* the minutes of the meeting.'
👶 For kids: To write something down, like your name on a list.
More Examples
She entered the information on the form.
The clerk entered the customer's order.
He entered the details of the event into his diary.
How It's Used
"The user entered their username and password."
"The accountant entered the transactions into the ledger."
To begin or participate in something, such as a competition, market, or period of time.
'entər
To begin or participate in something.
The company entered a new market to expand its reach.
💡 Simply: To *enter* can also mean starting something. Imagine you're *entering* a race – you're starting to compete. When a business *enters* the market, they're starting to sell something new. For example, 'The team *entered* the championship with high hopes.'
👶 For kids: To start doing something, like join a game or a race.
More Examples
The team entered the playoffs with determination.
He entered a new phase of his life after retirement.
She entered a plea of not guilty.
How It's Used
"The company entered the market with a new product."
"She entered the race hoping to win."
Idioms & expressions
enter into
To begin to be involved in something, usually a discussion or agreement.
"They are about to enter into negotiations."
enter upon
To begin something, often a new phase or activity.
"She entered upon her career with great enthusiasm."
enter a plea
To formally state in court whether one is guilty or not guilty.
"The defendant entered a plea of not guilty."
From Old French *entrer* (to enter), from Latin *intrare* (to go into, enter), from *intra* (within).
The word 'enter' has been used since the 13th century, evolving from the Old French 'entrer'. Its initial usage was primarily to describe physically going into a place, but it gradually expanded to include other meanings related to beginning, joining, and recording.
Memory tip
Think of a door and walking inside. ENTER means going *in*!
Word Origin
"within"