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What is the difference between enter and inter?

"Enter" and "inter" are not directly interchangeable. They have distinct meanings and uses:

Enter:

* Verb: To go or come into a place.

* Example: "Please enter the building through the main door."

* Noun: An act of going or coming into a place.

* Example: "The player's enter was met with cheers from the crowd."

* Other uses:

* In computer applications, "Enter" often refers to the key on a keyboard used to submit information.

Inter:

* Prefix: Meaning "between" or "among." It is used to form new words.

* Examples:

* Intertwine: To twist or weave together.

* International: Relating to different countries.

* Interconnect: To connect things together.

To sum it up:

* Enter: To go into a place.

* Inter: A prefix meaning "between" or "among."

You wouldn't use "inter" as a replacement for "enter" in a sentence. For example, "Please inter the building" makes no sense.

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