entry

word

/ˈɛntɹi/
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/ˈɛntɹi/
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Definition

An entry is something that allows or marks going into a place, or an item written in a list, record, dictionary, or diary. It can also mean something submitted in a competition.

Usage & Nuances

Common in several contexts: 'entry fee', 'main entry', 'dictionary entry', 'journal entry', and 'competition entry'. Do not confuse it with 'entrance', which more often means the physical door, gate, or act of entering.

Example Sentences

The museum has a side entry for visitors with wheelchairs.

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Please write your name on the first entry on the list.

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Her photo won first prize in the art entry contest.

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I found a really useful entry on this word in the dictionary.

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Make sure your entry is submitted before midnight.

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There was no sign at the back entry, so we walked past it.

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