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UK/["/reɪd/"]/US/["/reɪd/"]/

Meaning of Raid

a short surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft

In simple words: A sudden attack on a place by a group of people.

Raid in a sentence

  • The police conducted a raid on the suspected drug house early in the morning.
  • The army launched a raid behind enemy lines to capture the strategic base.
  • The video game features a challenging raid that requires a coordinated team effort.
  • The store experienced a raid by looters during the chaos after the earthquake.
  • They set up a clean-up raid to remove litter from the park every weekend.

How to use Raid

Use 'raid' in military or law enforcement contexts. It is not suitable for casual conversations. Avoid using it in a humorous or light-hearted context.

Grammar pattern

raid + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'raid' like a wild animal person's sudden attack at night.

Related words

Collocations with Raid

  • daring
  • major
  • punitive
  • carry out
  • conduct
  • make
  • during a/​the raid
  • in a/​the raid
  • on a/​the raid
  • dawn
  • early-morning
  • predawn
  • carry out
  • launch
  • stage
  • during a/​the raid
  • in a/​the raid
  • raid by
  • bank
  • post office
  • shop
  • plan
  • carry out
  • foil
  • during a/​the raid
  • in a/​the raid
  • raid on

Synonyms for Raid

Opposites of Raid

Common mistakes with Raid

  • Confused with 'raid' vs 'raided'.
  • Using 'raid' as a noun only; it can also be used as a verb.
  • Incorrectly applying it to non-violent confrontations.

Compare Raid with Attack, Assault, Incursion, Strike

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Frequently asked questions about Raid

What does Raid mean?

A sudden attack on a place by a group of people.

What is the definition of Raid?

a short surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft

How do you use Raid in a sentence?

The police conducted a raid on the suspected drug house early in the morning.

Can you give another example of Raid?

The army launched a raid behind enemy lines to capture the strategic base.

What are synonyms for Raid?

Common alternatives include attack, assault, incursion, strike, foray.

What is the opposite of Raid?

Opposite meanings include peace, truce, armistice.

What words go with Raid?

It commonly pairs with daring, major, punitive, carry out, conduct, make, during a/​the raid, in a/​the raid, on a/​the raid, dawn, early-morning, predawn, carry out, launch, stage, during a/​the raid, in a/​the raid, raid by, bank, post office, shop, plan, carry out, foil, during a/​the raid, in a/​the raid, raid on.

What are common mistakes when using Raid?

Confused with 'raid' vs 'raided'. Using 'raid' as a noun only; it can also be used as a verb. Incorrectly applying it to non-violent confrontations.

How do you pronounce Raid?

US: /["/reɪd/"]/, UK: /["/reɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Raid?

Use 'raid' in military or law enforcement contexts. It is not suitable for casual conversations. Avoid using it in a humorous or light-hearted context.

What CEFR level is Raid?

"Raid" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.