entered
Translation
entered, went in, typed in
Examples
He entered the house through the back door.
He entered the house through the back door.
I entered my name on the list.
I entered my name on the list.
The data was entered into the system.
The data was entered into the system.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to go or come into (a place). He entered the house.
((sth.)) to type (information) into a computer. I entered my name on the list.
((sth.)) to become a participant in (sth.). They entered the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: went in, came in, input; Antonyms: exited, left, departed
Etymology
This is the past tense form of 'enter', from Latin 'intrare' (to go in). The '-ed' suffix marks the past tense in English.
Memory Tips
Remember that for most regular verbs in English, you add '-ed' to talk about something that already happened. 'I enter now' vs. 'I entered yesterday'.