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enter vs penetrate

penetrate vs enter

enter and penetrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enter No No Yes No
penetrate No No Yes No
As verbs, penetrate is a hyponym of enter; that is, penetrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enter:
  • enter: put or introduce into something
  • penetrate: insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
As verbs, penetrate is a hyponym of enter; that is, penetrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enter:
  • enter: to come or go into
  • penetrate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
enter (verb) penetrate (verb)
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study) come to understand
make a record of; set down in permanent form become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
become a participant; be involved in pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
put or introduce into something insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
come on stage spread or diffuse through
to come or go into make one's way deeper into or through
take on duties or office enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
register formally as a participant or member
be or play a part of or in
Difference between enter and penetrate

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