Synonyms for

Entered

Verb / ˈentɜ:d / / ˈenɜ:d / Another word for entered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

past tense of enter; to come or go into something or somewhere

Synonyms & similar words

comein record dropout infix exit gointo getinto moveinto participate enter figure insert inscribe enroll getin accede enrol putdown recruit goin embark introduce arrived appeared materialized showed presented introduced infiltrated penetrated accessed

Synonyms by register

Formal

penetrated joined participated in gained access to

Informal

got into went in logged in signed up for

Literary

infiltrated breached penetrated

Antonyms

exited left departed withdrew vacated emerged

Common collocations

  • entered the room
  • entered the building
  • entered the competition
  • entered the market
  • entered a plea
  • entered service
  • entered into an agreement
  • entered data

Word family

noun entry
verb enter
adjective entering

Usage note

When referring to joining an organization or competition, 'entered' is often followed by 'into' or 'for'. For digital contexts, 'logged in' or 'signed up for' are more common informal alternatives.

Example sentences

  1. She entered the contest and won a prize.
  2. He entered the building through the back door.
  3. They entered the room and greeted their friends.
  4. The teacher entered the classroom and started the lesson.
  5. The password must be entered correctly to access the website.

Quotes

  • I've never entered a race I didn't think I could win.
  • The only way to win is to enter the race.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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