invading

Everyday

1. Entering a country or place by force, with an army, to take control of it. tree →
2. Coming into a place in large numbers, often in an unwanted way, like insects or weeds. tree →
3. Getting into the body and causing harm, as germs do. tree →
4. Going into someone's private space or life without being wanted. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons: Romans, Vikings and Normans invading Britain; in science: germs invading the body and plants invading habitats (invasive species); in everyday life: «you're invading my space». In stories, an invading army brings danger and fear. Phrases: invading army, invading forces, invading my privacy, invading germs.

Examples

• The Vikings were invading the coast of England. tree →
• The invading army crossed the river at dawn. tree →
• White blood cells fight invading germs. tree →
• Ants are invading our kitchen again. tree →
• Stop reading my diary, you're invading my privacy! tree →
• Russia's army invading Ukraine in 2022 was condemned by most countries at the UN. tree →
• Cane toads are invading new parts of Australia. tree →
• The weeds are invading the vegetable patch. tree →
• After which he lifted the spell, and the invading army slunk back to Rome, and reported what Virgilius had said to the emperor. tree →

Note

Spelling: drop the «e» of «invade» before «-ing»: invading. Person: invader; noun: invasion. «Invading» often goes with an army, a country or germs as the subject; it is a strong, negative word.