Learn English – “entered the room” or “entered into the room”

prepositions

I'd like to say that "I went into the room" using the verb "enter".
What's correct in the following context?

"I entered the room."

or

"I entered into the room."

Best Answer

The verb to enter, apart from other uses that it might have, is a transitive verb that takes a direct object and does not require the use of a preposition like into. You always enter something. That something is usually some kind of place such as a room, house, building etc. For example:

Although it was dark inside, I entered the room.

However, do not confuse the transitive verb to enter with the phrasal verb to enter into something which itself can have a number of slightly different meanings. Though, to tell you the truth, all those meanings are just minor variations on the main one: to be an important aspect or factor of a particular situation. For instance:

It was only after my miraculous survival of the car crash that nearly got me killed that God finally entered into my life.

For more information on how to use this phrasal verb, click on the blue link that I provided as part of my answer.

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