noun
Common
entering
EHN-tuhr-ihng
Entering (noun) means the act of going into a place or beginning to take part in something. Example: “Entering the building requires a security badge.”
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The act of going into a place or beginning to take part in something.
"Entering the building requires a security badge."
"His entering the competition surprised everyone, since he had never won anything before."
"Entering university can feel exciting and frightening at the same time."
How to use entering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of coming or going in.
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Rhymes for entering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “entering” mean?
The word “entering” means the act of going into a place or beginning to take part in something. In plain terms, the act of coming or going in.
How do you pronounce “entering”?
“Entering” is pronounced EHN-tuhr-ihng (/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “entering” in a sentence?
Here is “entering” used in a sentence: “Entering the building requires a security badge.”
What part of speech is “entering”?
“Entering” is a noun.
Is “entering” a common word?
“Entering” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "entering" and "entrance"?
"Entering" is the act itself — the process of going in or beginning to take part. "Entrance" can mean that same act, but also the physical way in, such as a door or gateway. So you speak of entering the building but waiting at the entrance.
What is an example of "entering" used as a noun?
"The entering of data into the system took hours," or "On entering the room, she paused." Here "entering" names the action of going in or starting something, working as a noun — a gerund — rather than describing an action in progress.
What is the opposite of entering?
Leaving or exiting — going out of a place rather than into it. Related opposites include departing and withdrawing. Where "entering" means beginning to take part in something, its opposite is quitting, leaving, or dropping out of that activity.
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