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The city is breached

🇬🇧 UK //ðə ˈsɪti ɪz briːtʃt// 🇺🇸 US //ðə ˈsɪti ɪz briːtʃt//

Meaning of The city is breached

The city has had its defenses broken, allowing entry.

In simple words: The city has been damaged or attacked.

The city is breached in a sentence

• The city is breached by enemy forces during the night.
• After the storm, the city was breached by floodwaters.
• Security reports show that the city has been breached on multiple occasions.
• In history, the city was often breached during invasions.
• Local authorities declared a state of emergency since the city was breached.

How to use The city is breached

Use 'breached' when discussing security or physical barriers. Common in formal contexts such as news reports or military discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'breach' as breaking a fence; the city has a 'broken' security.

Related words

Collocations with The city is breached

• military breached
• security breached
• city defenses breached
• water breached
• system breached

Synonyms for The city is breached

• penetrated
• broken
• breached
• invaded
• violated

Common mistakes with The city is breached

• Confused with 'breeched', which means to be fitted with a garment.
• Used inappropriately for informal contexts; 'breached' is typically formal.
• Confused with 'breach' as a noun instead of the verb form.

Frequently asked questions about The city is breached

What does The city is breached mean?

The city has been damaged or attacked.

What is the definition of The city is breached?

The city has had its defenses broken, allowing entry.

How do you use The city is breached in a sentence?

The city is breached by enemy forces during the night.

Can you give another example of The city is breached?

After the storm, the city was breached by floodwaters.

What are synonyms for The city is breached?

Common alternatives include penetrated, broken, breached, invaded, violated.

What words go with The city is breached?

It commonly pairs with military breached, security breached, city defenses breached, water breached, system breached.

What are common mistakes when using The city is breached?

Confused with 'breeched', which means to be fitted with a garment. Used inappropriately for informal contexts; 'breached' is typically formal. Confused with 'breach' as a noun instead of the verb form.

How do you pronounce The city is breached?

US: //ðə ˈsɪti ɪz briːtʃt//, UK: //ðə ˈsɪti ɪz briːtʃt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The city is breached?

Use 'breached' when discussing security or physical barriers. Common in formal contexts such as news reports or military discussions.