B2verb2K

UK/["/ɪnˈveɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdz/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/"]/US/["/ɪnˈveɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdz/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Invade

to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it

In simple words: To enter a place violently and take control.

Invade in a sentence

  • Troops invaded on August 9th that year.
  • When did the Romans invade Britain?
  • Demonstrators invaded the government buildings.
  • As the final whistle blew, fans began invading the pitch.
  • The cancer cells may invade other parts of the body.
  • Do the press have the right to **invade her privacy** in this way?
  • You feel tense with worrying thoughts constantly invading your sleep.

How to use Invade

Use 'invade' in contexts of war or when discussing unwanted entry. It's not appropriate for casual conversations unless metaphorically.

Grammar pattern

invade + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'in-vade' — imagine someone breaking in and taking over a space.

Related words

Collocations with Invade

  • invade a country
  • invade privacy
  • invade a space

Synonyms for Invade

Opposites of Invade

Common mistakes with Invade

  • Confused with 'invincible' (unbeatable).
  • Used inappropriately for non-violent situations.
  • Incorrectly saying 'invades on' instead of 'invades'.

Compare Invade with Occupy, Attack, Storm, Intrude

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Frequently asked questions about Invade

What does Invade mean?

To enter a place violently and take control.

What is the definition of Invade?

to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it

How do you use Invade in a sentence?

Troops invaded on August 9th that year.

Can you give another example of Invade?

When did the Romans invade Britain?

What are synonyms for Invade?

Common alternatives include occupy, attack, assail, storm, intrude.

What is the opposite of Invade?

Opposite meanings include retreat, withdraw, evacuate.

What words go with Invade?

It commonly pairs with invade a country, invade privacy, invade a space.

What are common mistakes when using Invade?

Confused with 'invincible' (unbeatable). Used inappropriately for non-violent situations. Incorrectly saying 'invades on' instead of 'invades'.

How do you pronounce Invade?

US: /["/ɪnˈveɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdz/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈveɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdz/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/","/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Invade?

Use 'invade' in contexts of war or when discussing unwanted entry. It's not appropriate for casual conversations unless metaphorically.

What CEFR level is Invade?

"Invade" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.