Entrant

Pronunciation: /ˈɛntrənt/

Definitions of entrant

noun a person who enters or takes part in a competition or contest

Example Sentences

A1 The entrant in the race was a young girl.

A2 Each entrant must fill out a registration form.

B1 The entrant was thrilled to have won first place.

B2 The entrant's performance was impressive and caught the judges' attention.

C1 The entrant's experience and skill set them apart from the competition.

C2 As a seasoned entrant, he knew exactly what it took to succeed in the competition.

Examples of entrant in a Sentence

formal The entrant must submit their application by the deadline.

informal Hey, did you hear about the new entrant in our competition?

slang That entrant really knows how to make an entrance!

figurative As an entrant in the job market, she had to stand out among the competition.

Grammatical Forms of entrant

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

Origin and Evolution of entrant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'entrant' originated from the Latin word 'ingredi', meaning 'to go in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'entrant' evolved to refer to someone who enters a competition or contest, as well as someone who gains admission to a particular place or event.