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Invaded - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Invaded means to enter a place by force, often with hostile intent, such as an army invading a country. It can also describe something unwanted intruding, like weeds invading a garden.

invaded

/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/ /ɪnˈveɪdɪd/

Definition:

Entered forcefully as an enemy, or intruded upon without permission.

Synonyms:

encroached, overrun, occupied, infiltrated

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

defended, evacuated

Common Collocations:

invaded territory, invaded privacy, invaded space

Derivatives:

invader, invading, invasion

Usage Tips:

Use "invaded" for hostile entry or unwelcome intrusion; avoid for casual visits.

Common Phrases:

invaded by force, invade someone's space, invade one's privacy

Etymology:

From Latin "invadere," meaning "to go into, attack."

Examples:

  • 1. The army invaded the neighboring country at dawn.
  • 2. She felt her privacy was invaded when he read her diary.
  • 3. Pests invaded the garden and destroyed the plants.
  • 4. The news channel invaded the celebrity's personal life relentlessly.

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