He opened the door and entered the room.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone who moved the door to create an opening and then went into the space behind the door.

Choice of Words: Opened means to move something so that there is a space or gap, usually by turning a handle or knob. Entered means to go or come into a place. Room is a space in a building or vehicle that is separated from other spaces by walls, doors, or windows.

Alternative Expressions

The door opened and he went inside the room.

Meaning: This means that the door moved so that there was a space and then he moved into the room.

Choice of Words: Opened means to move a door, window, or other object so that there is a space or gap. Went means to move from one place to another. Inside means within the walls of a building or room. When you put them together, "The door opened and he went inside the room" means the door moved so that there was a space and then he moved into the room.

He pushed the door open and stepped into the room.

Meaning: This means that he used his body to move the door so that there was a space and then he moved one foot into the room.

Choice of Words: Pushed means to use force to move something. Open means to move a door, window, or other object so that there is a space or gap. Stepped means to move one foot forward. When you put them together, "He pushed the door open and stepped into the room" means he used his body to move the door so that there was a space and then he moved one foot into the room.

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