invaded

[ɪnˈveɪdɪd]

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invade

An invasion happens when one country or group of people enters another country's land, often with force. This can also describe any situation where something unwanted takes over.

Imagine if your friends decided to move into your backyard without asking - that would be an invasion! But the word "invaded" is used in many situations beyond just countries. For example, a new idea or a problem can invade your life and cause trouble. You might feel invaded by a lot of noise or mess at home. In these cases, something is taking over your space or attention in a way that's not welcome.

How common is "invaded"?

Word invaded is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To move into.
Example: Under some circumstances police are allowed to invade a person's privacy.
To enter by force in order to conquer.
Example: Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982.
To infest or overrun.
Example: The picnic was invaded by ants.
To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.
Example: The king invaded the rights of the people.
To make an unwelcome or uninvited visit or appearance, usually with an intent to cause trouble or some other unpleasant situation.

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