He opened the door and stepped inside the house.

Meaning: He unlocked and pushed the door, then moved his foot over the threshold and entered the building.

Choice of Words: Opened means to move something, such as a door or window, so that there is a space or gap. Door is a movable barrier that closes an opening in a wall, fence, or vehicle. Stepped means to move forward by lifting one foot and then the other. Inside means within the walls or boundaries of a place. House is a building in which people live.

Alternative Expressions

The man unlocked the door and entered the building.

Meaning: This sentence describes the action of a man entering a building. First, the man unlocks the door, which means he opens the door using a key. Then, the man enters the building, which means he goes inside the building.

Choice of Words: Unlocked means to open a door or window by turning a key or pressing a button. Entered means to go or come into a place. Building is a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or a school.

The boy pushed open the door and walked into the room.

Meaning: This sentence describes the action of a boy entering a room. First, the boy pushes open the door, which means he uses force to open the door. Then, the boy walks into the room, which means he enters the room by lifting and setting down one foot at a time.

Choice of Words: Pushed means to use force to move something. Walked means to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down one foot at a time. Room is a space within a building that is separated from other spaces by walls, doors, or windows.

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