Intruder

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtruːdər/

Definitions of intruder

noun a person who enters a place without permission, especially in order to commit a crime

Example Sentences

adjective relating to someone who enters a place without permission

Example Sentences

A1 There was an intruder in the house last night.

A2 The security system detected an intruder trying to break in.

B1 The homeowner called the police when they saw an intruder outside.

B2 The intruder was caught on camera entering the building.

C1 The security guards apprehended the intruder before any harm could be done.

C2 The intruder was identified as a former employee seeking revenge.

Examples of intruder in a Sentence

formal The security system detected an intruder attempting to enter the building.

informal I think there might be an intruder in the house, I heard some strange noises.

slang Dude, did you see that intruder trying to break in last night?

figurative Negative thoughts can be like intruders in your mind, disrupting your peace.

Grammatical Forms of intruder

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

Origin and Evolution of intruder

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who forcefully entered a place or situation where they were not welcome, the word 'intruder' has evolved to also refer to someone who interrupts or disturbs a situation or event.