entering
noun
Simple meaning
Going or coming into a place.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛntɚɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Action of the verb to enter
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This meaning: Action of the verb to enter
Used this way, entering is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use entering
- “Please wipe your feet before entering the house to keep it clean.”
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Synonyms
Sense: the verb to enter
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