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invasion

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

KK: /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

noun
Definition

The act of entering a place or situation in a forceful or harmful way, often with the intention to conquer or take control.


Example

The invasion of the country led to significant changes in its government and society.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the recent invasion of that new video game?
Sloth B
Yeah, everyone is talking about it!
Sloth A
I can't believe how fast it became so popular after the invasion of players online.
Sloth B
I know, it's crazy! I guess it just shows how much people love gaming.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
incursion
attack
assault
Antonyms
retreat
withdrawal
defense
Root Explanation

Invasion → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "vadere" (meaning to go). The word describes the act of going into a place, often with force or aggression.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going into' ('in-') a place forcefully — that's what invasion means.

Visually Confused Words
reinvasion
nasion
inversion
sinsion
evasion
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