B2noun 5K

Invasion

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈveɪʒn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈveɪʒn/"]/

Meaning of Invasion

the act of an army entering another country by force in order to take control of it

In simple words: When a place is taken over by force

Invasion in a sentence

• the German invasion of Poland in 1939
• the threat of invasion
• an **invasion force/fleet**
• Latest reports are of a full-scale military invasion.
• The UN resolution condemned the invasion of the country.
• The invasion force comprised 3 000–5 000 heavily armed troops.
• the annual tourist invasion
• Farmers are struggling to cope with an invasion of slugs.
• Robberies and home invasions are grim facts of daily life.
• The singer described the photographs of her as an **invasion of privacy**.

How to use Invasion

Used in both military and metaphorical contexts, such as an invasion of privacy. Not appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing specific events.

Grammar pattern

invasion + of + place

Memory hint

Think of 'in' and 'vision' — imagine seeing an army entering a city.

Related words

Collocations with Invasion

• full-scale
• military
• amphibious
• carry out
• launch
• mount
• fleet
• force
• an invasion of privacy
• fear of invasion
• a threat of invasion
• full-scale
• military
• amphibious
• carry out
• launch
• mount
• fleet
• force
• an invasion of privacy
• fear of invasion
• a threat of invasion
• full-scale
• military
• amphibious
• carry out
• launch
• mount
• fleet
• force
• an invasion of privacy
• fear of invasion
• a threat of invasion

Synonyms for Invasion

• attack
• incursion
• assault
• encroachment
• raid

Opposites of Invasion

• retreat
• peace
• withdrawal

Common mistakes with Invasion

• Confusing with 'incursion' which is smaller in scale.
• Using it as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Invasion

What does Invasion mean?

When a place is taken over by force

What is the definition of Invasion?

the act of an army entering another country by force in order to take control of it

How do you use Invasion in a sentence?

the German invasion of Poland in 1939

Can you give another example of Invasion?

the threat of invasion

What are synonyms for Invasion?

Common alternatives include attack, incursion, assault, encroachment, raid.

What is the opposite of Invasion?

Opposite meanings include retreat, peace, withdrawal.

What words go with Invasion?

It commonly pairs with full-scale, military, amphibious, carry out, launch, mount, fleet, force, an invasion of privacy, fear of invasion, a threat of invasion, full-scale, military, amphibious, carry out, launch, mount, fleet, force, an invasion of privacy, fear of invasion, a threat of invasion, full-scale, military, amphibious, carry out, launch, mount, fleet, force, an invasion of privacy, fear of invasion, a threat of invasion.

What are common mistakes when using Invasion?

Confusing with 'incursion' which is smaller in scale. Using it as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Invasion?

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

When should I use Invasion?

Used in both military and metaphorical contexts, such as an invasion of privacy. Not appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing specific events.

What CEFR level is Invasion?

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