Pronunciation: /ðə ˈluːnətɪks/ˈɪnmeɪts hæv ˈteɪkən ˈoʊvər ðə əˈsaɪləm/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
A2 It seems like the inmates have taken over the asylum.
B1 The situation is chaotic as the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B2 The authorities are struggling to regain control as the inmates have taken over the asylum.
C1 The lack of proper leadership has allowed the lunatics to take over the asylum.
C2 The complete breakdown of order is evident as the inmates have taken over the asylum.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
A2 It seems like the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B1 In this chaotic situation, it appears that the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B2 The authorities were unable to prevent the situation where the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
C1 The complete breakdown of order led to a scenario where the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
C2 The power struggle within the institution resulted in a situation where the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum and chaos reigns.
A2 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, causing mayhem and confusion.
B1 In the scenario where the lunatics have taken over the asylum, there is no order or control.
B2 The situation where the inmates have taken over the asylum is one of complete anarchy.
C1 The phrase 'the lunatics have taken over the asylum' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation of utter chaos and disorder.
C2 When the lunatics/inmates have taken over the asylum, it signifies a complete breakdown of authority and governance.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum and chaos reigns.
A2 It seems like the lunatics have taken over the asylum with all this confusion.
B1 The situation is out of control - it's like the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B2 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, and now there's no telling what might happen next.
C1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, and the consequences are becoming increasingly dire.
C2 It's as if the lunatics have taken over the asylum, and now we're all paying the price for their madness.
pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
A2 It seems like the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B1 The situation is chaotic as the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B2 The authorities are struggling to regain control as the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
C1 The repercussions of the lunatics taking over the asylum are severe.
C2 The political implications of the lunatics taking over the asylum are significant.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum and chaos reigns.
A2 In the movie, the inmates have taken over the asylum and are causing havoc.
B1 The situation at the company has gotten out of control - it's like the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B2 With the new manager in charge, it feels like the inmates have taken over the asylum.
C1 The political landscape is so chaotic, it's as if the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
C2 The team's performance has been so erratic lately, it's as if the inmates have taken over the asylum.
conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum and chaos ensued.
A2 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, so we need to evacuate immediately.
B1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, but we are working on a solution.
B2 The lunatics have taken over the asylum; therefore, we must act swiftly to regain control.
C1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, which has caused a major security breach.
C2 The lunatics have taken over the asylum, resulting in a complete breakdown of order within the facility.
interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption
A1 Oh no, the lunatics have taken over the asylum!
A2 I can't believe it, the lunatics have taken over the asylum!
B1 Well, it seems like the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
B2 The situation is dire, the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
C1 The consequences are catastrophic, the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
C2 It's a complete disaster, the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun
A1 The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
A2 The inmates have taken control of the asylum.
B1 It seems like the lunatics have managed to take over the asylum.
B2 The situation at the asylum has escalated as the inmates have seized control.
C1 The asylum is in chaos, with the lunatics now in charge.
C2 The once orderly asylum has descended into anarchy with the inmates now ruling the roost.
formal The situation has escalated to the point where the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
informal It's chaos here, the inmates have taken over the asylum.
slang Things have gone bonkers, the lunatics are running the asylum now.
figurative It feels like the lunatics have taken over the asylum with all this craziness going on.
The lunatics/inmates had taken over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates have taken over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates are taking over the asylum more than before
The lunatics/inmates have taken over the asylum most effectively
The lunatics/inmates are taking over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates will take over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates have taken over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates are continuously taking over the asylum
The lunatic/inmate has taken over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates have successfully taken over the asylum
To have the lunatics/inmates take over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates taking over the asylum
The lunatics/inmates who have taken over the asylum