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Incursion

🇬🇧 UK //ɪnˈkɜːʃən// 🇺🇸 US //ɪnˈkɜrʒən//

Meaning of Incursion

An invasion or attack, typically a sudden or brief one.

In simple words: An invasion or a sudden attack.

Incursion in a sentence

• The army launched an incursion into enemy territory last night.
• The wildlife park reported an incursion of poachers last week.
• A sudden incursion of hostile forces disrupted the peace talks.
• During the incursion, several valuable artifacts were stolen from the museum.
• The politician addressed concerns regarding the incursion of foreign companies into local markets.

How to use Incursion

Used in formal contexts, often in military or legal discussions. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

noun + -ion suffix

Memory hint

Think of a 'cur' sneaking in, like an incursion of unwanted animals.

Related words

Collocations with Incursion

• military incursion
• border incursion
• incursion into territory
• sudden incursion
• illegal incursion

Synonyms for Incursion

• invasion
• raid
• attack
• intrusion
• penetration

Common mistakes with Incursion

• Confused with 'incursion' vs 'incursion of' context usage.
• Mispronunciation, especially with stress on wrong syllable.
• Overusing in everyday speech instead of simpler terms.

Frequently asked questions about Incursion

What does Incursion mean?

An invasion or a sudden attack.

What is the definition of Incursion?

An invasion or attack, typically a sudden or brief one.

How do you use Incursion in a sentence?

The army launched an incursion into enemy territory last night.

Can you give another example of Incursion?

The wildlife park reported an incursion of poachers last week.

What are synonyms for Incursion?

Common alternatives include invasion, raid, attack, intrusion, penetration.

What words go with Incursion?

It commonly pairs with military incursion, border incursion, incursion into territory, sudden incursion, illegal incursion.

What are common mistakes when using Incursion?

Confused with 'incursion' vs 'incursion of' context usage. Mispronunciation, especially with stress on wrong syllable. Overusing in everyday speech instead of simpler terms.

How do you pronounce Incursion?

US: //ɪnˈkɜrʒən//, UK: //ɪnˈkɜːʃən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Incursion formal or informal?

"Incursion" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Incursion?

Used in formal contexts, often in military or legal discussions. Avoid in casual conversations.