Word
invade
Phoneticsin·vade, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈveɪd/
UK/ɪnvˈeɪd/
Definitions
01military conquest
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to enter a country or region with an army in order to take control of it.
v. to enter a territory by force with an armed military presence, typically for the purpose of occupation or conquest.
日本語:侵攻する※
Español:invadir
“The army planned to invade the neighbouring country at dawn.”
“Historians still debate the strategic blunders that occurred when the coalition forces decided to invade the mountainous region during the height of winter.”
Usage
This is a transitive verb and requires a direct object representing the place being entered.
02disturbing privacy
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to enter a place or a situation where you are not wanted, or to disturb someone's private life.
v. to encroach upon or violate a person's private space, rights, or personal life in an unwelcome manner.
日本語:侵入する※
“I am sorry to invade your privacy, but I really need to talk to you.”
“The celebrity complained that the paparazzi continued to invade her personal space despite her repeated requests for boundaries.”
Usage
Commonly used with abstract nouns like 'privacy' or 'space'.
03spreading in large numbers
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
v. to enter or spread through a place in large numbers, like insects or a disease.
v. to spread through or over a location in large, harmful, or intrusive numbers; often used for pests or biological agents.
日本語:侵入する※
Español:invadir
“The garden was invaded by locusts that ate all the crops.”
“The aggressive species of weed began to invade the local wetlands, threatening the delicate balance of the native ecosystem.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “invade” in context.
Verb
01. invade the pitch
“Hundreds of excited fans started to invade the pitch after the final whistle blew.”
verb + noun
02. invade your personal space
“It is very uncomfortable when strangers stand too close and invade your personal space.”
verb + possessive + noun
03. threaten to invade
“The dictator continued to threaten to invade the disputed territory despite peace talks.”
verb + infinitive
Noun
04. army invaded
“The enemy army invaded the capital city at dawn, catching the guards by surprise.”
noun + verb
Adverb
05. constantly invade my privacy
“I feel like social media apps constantly invade my privacy by tracking my location.”
adv + verb + noun
06. illegally invade a country
“The international community condemned the decision to illegally invade a neighboring country.”
adv + verb + noun
Real-World Examples
“The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003.” “His mother eventually forces him to attend church when the Japanese invade the Philippines and station troops in their village.” “He said the protest was against “illegal men invading the shores”.” “If, in the unlikely event that the undead invade, or the far more likely event of bushfires, I have my exit route planned.” Etymology
From Latin invādō (“enter, invade”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0