Dictionary Entry
penetrate
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Meaning
Dictionary meaning in a clear, student-friendly format.
To go into or through something, especially with force or effort; to understand or solve something difficult.
Example Sentence
The sharp knife was able to penetrate the thick skin of the fruit, allowing its sweet juice to flow out.
Usage Note
Describes physical entry into a substance or area, or the act of understanding or solving a complex problem or situation. It can also refer to the ability of something, like light or sound, to pass through a medium.