attack

Everyday

1. To attack means to try to hurt someone or something with force. tree →
2. In sports, to attack means to try to score. tree →
3. To attack also means to say strongly that something is bad. tree →
4. An attack is a sudden act of violence, or a sudden bout of illness, like an asthma attack or heart attack. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons, predators attack prey, and animals may attack when scared or protecting babies (so keep away from wild animals and leave dogs alone when they eat). In health, an asthma attack needs an inhaler and an adult. In football, the attack is the players trying to score. In history and stories, armies attack castles. Phrases: under attack, heart attack, asthma attack, panic attack, attack on.

Examples

• The dog attacked the postman's bag. tree →
• Sharks rarely attack people. tree →
• Our team attacked and scored a goal. tree →
• She had an asthma attack and used her inhaler. tree →
• The castle was under attack. tree →
• A mother bear may attack if you come near her cubs. tree →
• Germs attack your body when you are ill. tree →
• He had a heart attack and went to hospital. tree →
• They immediately attacked the Mouse army in large numbers. tree →

Note

Regular verb: attacked (not «attackted»). Opposite in sports and battles: defend. «Under attack» = being attacked. An asthma attack or heart attack is an emergency: get an adult and call for help.

In Jewish tradition

In nature lessons, predators attack prey, and animals may attack when scared or protecting babies (so keep away from wild animals and leave dogs alone when they eat). In health, an asthma attack needs an inhaler and an adult. In football, the attack is the players trying to score. In history and stories, armies attack castles. Phrases: under attack, heart attack, asthma attack, panic attack, attack on.

Note

Regular verb: attacked (not «attackted»). Opposite in sports and battles: defend. «Under attack» = being attacked. An asthma attack or heart attack is an emergency: get an adult and call for help.