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enter

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛntə(ɹ)/]

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enter: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use enter in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “physical location”

(verb) to go or come into a place. Imagine walking through a door or a gate into a room or a building.

Example

He entered the room and greeted everyone with a smile.

Example

She did not enter the building because it looked unsafe.

Example

Did you enter the store to buy groceries?

Context: “competition or contest”

(verb) to participate in a competition or contest. It means to join or take part in a game or event.

Example

She entered the swimming competition and won a medal.

Example

He did not enter the race because he was not feeling well.

Example

Are you going to enter the talent show next week?

Context: “information or data”

(verb) to input or insert information or data into a computer or system. It means to type or add things into a device.

Example

Please enter your username and password to log in.

Example

He forgot to enter the meeting details in his calendar.

Example

Can you enter the new contacts into the database?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a point or score for a team or player in a game or match. It is when someone or a team successfully scores a point.

Example

The goal was a result of a perfect enter from the striker.

Example

The opposing team defended well and prevented any enters from the other team.

Example

How many enters did the team score in the last game?

How to pronounce enter

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛntə(ɹ)/]

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