trespass — enter someone's land or property without permission
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: enter someone's land or property without permission
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrespæs/
Example Sentences
- The cat seemed to think it could trespass anywhere, including the neighbor's expensive koi pond.
- Security cameras are installed to prevent trespassing on the construction site.
- The ghost was charged with trespassing, but the case was dismissed due to lack of physical evidence.
trespass
VERB[/ˈtrespæs/]
enter someone's land or property without permission
Entering private property without permission
With broken compass, must trespass through the morass!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'trespasser,' combining 'tres-' (across/beyond) with 'passer' (to pass). The word entered Middle English referring to crossing boundaries or violating someone's rights.
Breakdown
tres- (across/beyond) + pass (go) + -er (one who does) = trespasser; or tres- (across) + pass (go) + -age (act/result) = trespass
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat seemed to think it could trespass anywhere, including the neighbor's expensive koi pond.”
“Security cameras are installed to prevent trespassing on the construction site.”
“The ghost was charged with trespassing, but the case was dismissed due to lack of physical evidence.”
“I hope I'm not trespassing on your time with this lengthy explanation.”
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