'enter' vs 'enter for'?
I have an old English book which says that 'enter' can only mean 'go into' whereas 'enter for' means 'take part in'; however, I found some examples in the dictionary which suggests to me that they seem to have little in difference:
enter something: 1?000 children entered the competition.
enter (for something): Only four British players have entered for the championship.
(http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/enter)
So, is there any difference between 'enter' and 'enter for'(maybe in collocation)? Can they be used interchangeably?
Thanks!
Top answer
000 children entered the competition. That is fine and common. catknows enter (for something): Only four British players have entered for the championship.
- 000 children entered the competition.
- That is fine and common.
- catknows enter (for something): Only four British players have entered for the championship.
- I have never heard that.
- Perhaps it is old-fashioned or BrE only.
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catknowsenter something: 1?000 children entered the competition.
That is fine and common.
catknowsenter (for something): Only four British players have entered for the championship.
I have never heard that. Perhaps it is old-fashioned or BrE only.
catknowsSo, is there any difference betw
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