Entered

Pronunciation: /ˈɛntərd/

Definitions of entered

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 The cat entered the room.

A2 She entered the building through the main entrance.

B1 The detective entered the crime scene to gather evidence.

B2 After knocking on the door, he entered the house to find his friend.

C1 The explorer entered the cave cautiously, unsure of what lay ahead.

C2 As the champion, she confidently entered the arena to face her opponent.

Examples of entered in a Sentence

formal He entered the room with a confident stride.

informal She entered the party looking fabulous.

slang He entered the club like a boss.

figurative Once he entered the conversation, things started to get interesting.

Grammatical Forms of entered

• past tense: entered
• plural: entered
• comparative: more entered
• superlative: most entered
• present tense: enter
• future tense: will enter
• perfect tense: have entered
• continuous tense: is entering
• singular: entered
• positive degree: entered
• infinitive: to enter
• gerund: entering
• participle: entered

Origin and Evolution of entered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entered' originated from the Old French word 'entrer' which came from the Latin word 'intrare' meaning 'to go in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entered' has retained its basic meaning of physically going into a place, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts such as joining a competition or starting a new phase in life.