entrain Meaning & Definition
What Does Entrain Mean?
As a verb, entrain means to draw along with or after oneself. It is also used to mean to draw in and transport (something, such as solid particles or gas) by the flow of a fluid.
Entrain: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /in-ˈtrān/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | trail |
| Verb forms | entrains, entraining, entrained |
Entrain Definition (Verb)
- to draw along with or after oneself
- to draw in and transport (something, such as solid particles or gas) by the flow of a fluid
- to incorporate (air bubbles) into concrete
- to determine or modify the phase or period of
circadian rhythms entrained by a light cycle
Verb
- to put aboard a train
- to go aboard a train
Synonyms of Entrain
Entrain synonyms and antonyms →Entrain in a Sentence
water entrained by steam
to entrain a regiment
circadian rhythms entrained by a light cycle
Word Forms & Grammar
en·trained
en·train·ing
en·trains
en·train·er noun
en·train·ment noun
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entrainer
entrainers
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entrainment
entrainments
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entrain (third-person singular simple present entrains, present participle entraining, simple past and past participle entrained)
entrain (countable and uncountable, plural entrains)
Words That Rhyme With Entrain
Origin of Entrain
Origin 1: Middle French entrainer, from en- + trainer to draw, drag train:2
Origin 2: From Middle French entrainer (modern French entraîner / entrainer), from en- + trainer (“to pull, drag”).[1]
Origin 3: From en- + train.[2]
Origin 4: From French entrain,[3] a deverbal from entraîner (“to charm, enthuse”) or a derivation from être en train (“to be in a good mood”).[4]
First Known Use
1568
1878t
How Do You Say Entrain?
The standard pronunciation of entrain is /in-ˈtrān/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (trān).
Frequently Asked Questions About Entrain
What part of speech is entrain?
Entrain is a verb.
What is another word for entrain?
You can replace entrain with words such as trail. See the full list of entrain synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of entrain?
The past tense of entrain is entrained. The present participle is entraining.