Intrude

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtruːd/

Definitions of intrude

verb to come or go in without permission or welcome

Example Sentences

A1 Please do not intrude on my personal space.

A2 I didn't mean to intrude, I just wanted to ask a quick question.

B1 It's important to set boundaries so that others don't intrude on your time.

B2 The paparazzi constantly intrude on the privacy of celebrities.

C1 The government's new policy intrudes on individual freedoms.

C2 The loud music from the party next door intruded on my ability to concentrate.

Examples of intrude in a Sentence

formal The security system is in place to prevent any unauthorized individuals from intruding into the building.

informal I hate it when people intrude on my personal space without asking.

slang Dude, don't intrude on our conversation like that.

figurative The loud noise intruded on her thoughts, making it hard for her to concentrate.

Grammatical Forms of intrude

• past tense: intruded
• plural: intrudes
• comparative: more intrusive
• superlative: most intrusive
• present tense: intrude
• future tense: will intrude
• perfect tense: has intruded
• continuous tense: is intruding
• singular: intruder
• positive degree: intrusive
• infinitive: to intrude
• gerund: intruding
• participle: intruding

Origin and Evolution of intrude

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intrude' originated from the Latin word 'intrudere', which means 'to thrust in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intrude' has evolved to encompass the idea of entering or imposing oneself in a situation where one is not welcome or invited.