Invasion

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

Definitions of invasion

noun an instance of invading, especially by an armed force

Example Sentences

A1 The ants made an invasion into the kitchen looking for food.

A2 The invasion of privacy by the paparazzi was overwhelming for the celebrity.

B1 The company planned a marketing invasion to target new customers.

B2 The military launched a massive invasion on the enemy territory.

C1 The cyber invasion resulted in a data breach affecting millions of users.

C2 The invasion of foreign ideas sparked a cultural revolution in the country.

Examples of invasion in a Sentence

formal The country prepared its defense against a potential invasion from neighboring nations.

informal I heard there might be an invasion at the party tonight, so make sure to dress to impress.

slang Did you see that invasion of tourists at the mall? It's so crowded!

figurative The invasion of social media influencers on my feed is overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of invasion

• past tense: invaded
• plural: invasions
• comparative: more invasive
• superlative: most invasive
• present tense: invades
• future tense: will invade
• perfect tense: has invaded
• continuous tense: is invading
• singular: invasion
• positive degree: invasive
• infinitive: to invade
• gerund: invading
• participle: invading

Origin and Evolution of invasion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'invasion' originated from the Latin word 'invasionem', which means 'a going into, an attack'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'invasion' has come to be used to describe a military attack or hostile incursion by a foreign entity into a territory, as well as in a broader sense to describe any large-scale entrance or intrusion into a place or sphere of activity.