English · Word Candidate

enter

/ˈɛntə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: enters · entering · entered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vào một không gian kín hoặc bán kín

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Verb

Examples

You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho một thứ gì đó vào hoặc được nhận vào

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Verb

Examples

to enter a knife into a piece of wood

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The action of entering; an instance of entering.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động vào hoặc một lần vào

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nút Enter trên bàn phím máy tính

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “enter” mean?

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

Is “enter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.