Enter Definition & Meaning

enter
verb
  1. to come or go into; "the boat entered an area of shallow marshes"
  2. become a participant; be involved in; "enter a race"; "enter an agreement"; "enter a drug treatment program"; "enter negotiations"
  3. register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members"
  4. be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?"
  5. make a record of; set down in permanent form
  6. come on stage
  7. take on duties or office; "accede to the throne"
  8. put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"
  9. set out on (an enterprise or subject of study); "she embarked upon a new career"

"Enter" in song lyrics

See how enter is used in real songs:

  • "Last exit to Brooklyn I enter"
    3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens
  • "He almost caught a bad one when he tried to enter"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment
  • "He almost caught a bad one as he tried to enter"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment (Remix)

Usage tips for "enter"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "enter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for enter to find words that pair well.

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