To enter
Example: He enters the room quietly
Definition
"To enter" means to go or come into a place, especially by passing through an opening such as a door or gate. It involves moving from the outside to the inside, often with the intention of being present or participating in the space entered.
Etymology
The verb "to enter" comes from the Old French word 'entrer', which itself derives from the Latin 'intrare', meaning 'to go into' or 'to penetrate'. Did you know that the Latin root 'intra-' means 'within'? This root highlights the action of moving inside something, which perfectly captures the essence of the word "to enter".
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"To enter" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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