Invades Meaning in English
word · lemma: invade
ˌɪnˈveɪdz
in-VAYDZ
ɪnvˈeɪdz
in-VAYDZ
Definition
'Invades' means to enter a place, usually by force, in order to take control of it. It can also mean entering someone's personal space or life without permission.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and neutral; often used for armies, viruses, or privacy. Can be literal (military) or figurative ('noise invades the room', 'he invades my privacy'). Common mistake: don't use 'invades' for 'visit' or peaceful entry.
Spanish: invade (él/ella) - invade (usted)Portuguese (BR): invadePortuguese (PT): invadeChinese (Simplified): 入侵Chinese (Traditional): 入侵Hindi: आक्रमण करता हैArabic: يغزوBengali: আক্রমণ করে - অনধিকার প্রবেশ করেRussian: вторгается - захватывает (силой)Japanese: 侵入する - 侵害するVietnamese: xâm nhập - xâm lấnKorean: 침입하다 - 침해하다Turkish: istila eder - zorla girerUrdu: حملہ کرتا ہے - دخل اندازی کرتا ہےIndonesian: menyerang - memasuki tanpa izin
Example Sentences
The army invades the city at night.
basic
Every spring, mold invades our bathroom.
basic
He invades my privacy by reading my messages.
basic
Whenever noise from the street invades my room, I can't concentrate.
natural
She gets upset when work invades her weekends.
natural
A strong scent invades the kitchen every morning.
natural