A2verb 2K

Enter

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈentə(r)/","/ˈentəz/","/ˈentəd/","/ˈentərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈentər/","/ˈentərz/","/ˈentərd/","/ˈentərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Enter

to come or go into something

In simple words: to go into a place.

Enter in a sentence

• Please enter your password to access the account.
• You can enter the competition by filling out this form.
• When you enter the room, please be quiet.
• She decided to enter the university after high school.
• If you want to enter the game, you need to sign up first.

How to use Enter

Use 'enter' when referring to going into a physical space like a room or building. Avoid using it in informal contexts like conversation with friends unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

enter + location

Memory hint

Think of 'enter' as stepping into a door - like an invitation to come inside.

Related words

Collocations with Enter

• illegally
• cautiously
• quickly
• allow somebody/​something to
• permit somebody/​something to
• forbid somebody to
• by
• through
• from
• enter and exit
• enter and leave
• manually
• automatically
• in
• into
• on

Synonyms for Enter

• go in
• access
• penetrate
• come in
• get in

Opposites of Enter

• exit
• leave

Common mistakes with Enter

• Confusing 'enter' with 'come in'. 'Come in' is more informal.
• Using 'enter' incorrectly with objects, e.g., 'enter the car' instead of 'get in the car'.
• Misusing 'enter' when referring to starting a document or form; use 'start' instead.

Frequently asked questions about Enter

What does Enter mean?

to go into a place.

What is the definition of Enter?

to come or go into something

How do you use Enter in a sentence?

Please enter your password to access the account.

Can you give another example of Enter?

You can enter the competition by filling out this form.

What are synonyms for Enter?

Common alternatives include go in, access, penetrate, come in, get in.

What is the opposite of Enter?

Opposite meanings include exit, leave.

What words go with Enter?

It commonly pairs with illegally, cautiously, quickly, allow somebody/​something to, permit somebody/​something to, forbid somebody to, by, through, from, enter and exit, enter and leave, manually, automatically, in, into, on.

What are common mistakes when using Enter?

Confusing 'enter' with 'come in'. 'Come in' is more informal. Using 'enter' incorrectly with objects, e.g., 'enter the car' instead of 'get in the car'. Misusing 'enter' when referring to starting a document or form; use 'start' instead.

How do you pronounce Enter?

US: /["/ˈentər/","/ˈentərz/","/ˈentərd/","/ˈentərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈentə(r)/","/ˈentəz/","/ˈentəd/","/ˈentərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enter?

Use 'enter' when referring to going into a physical space like a room or building. Avoid using it in informal contexts like conversation with friends unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Enter?

"Enter" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.