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entry

[ˈɛntri]

entry Definition

  • 1the act of entering or coming in
  • 2a place of entrance, such as a door or gate
  • 3an item written or recorded in a list, register, or book

Using entry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The entry to the building was guarded by security personnel.

  • Example

    She made an entry in her diary about the day's events.

  • Example

    The dictionary has over 50,000 entries.

  • Example

    The entry of the virus into the computer system caused widespread damage.

entry Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for entry

Idioms Using entry

  • to be listed or included in a competition, contest, or event

    Example

    He was excited to have an entry in the art exhibition.

  • to make a dramatic or impressive entrance

    Example

    The bride made a grand entry into the wedding hall, wearing a beautiful gown and carrying a bouquet of flowers.

  • to earn enough money to support oneself and one's family

    Example

    He took an entry-level job just to keep the wolf from the door.

Phrases with entry

  • double entry

    a system of bookkeeping where every transaction is entered twice, once as a debit and once as a credit

    Example

    The accountant used double entry to ensure the accuracy of the financial records.

  • entry-level

    relating to a job or position that requires little or no experience or qualifications

    Example

    He started his career with an entry-level job at the company.

  • to write something down in a list, register, or book

    Example

    She made an entry in her journal about the new recipe she tried.

Origins of entry

from Old French 'entree', meaning 'entry, entrance'

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Summary: entry in Brief

The term 'entry' [ˈɛntri] refers to the act of entering or coming in, a place of entrance, or an item written or recorded in a list, register, or book. It can denote physical access, as in 'The entry to the building was guarded by security personnel,' or written records, as in 'The dictionary has over 50,000 entries.' Phrases like 'double entry' and 'entry-level' extend the term to financial and employment contexts, while idioms like 'make a grand entry' and 'keep the wolf from the door' convey dramatic entrances and financial struggles.

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