raid — a sudden attack on an enemy or a place to steal or cause damage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden attack on an enemy or a place to steal or cause damage
Pronunciation (IPA): /reɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom raided my room and found my secret stash of candy.
- The FBI conducted a raid on the suspect's house early this morning.
- The students raided the cafeteria when they heard about free pizza.
raid
NOUN[/reɪd/]
a sudden attack on an enemy or a place to steal or cause damage
Police raided the illegal warehouse before sunrise.
Special officers raided the building after receiving reliable information. (🚔 Police + ⚡ Surprise → Raid = a sudden surprise operation.)
The soldiers raided the base, invaded the compound, but the leader managed to evade capture.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English 'rad' meaning a journey or expedition, which evolved to mean a sudden military incursion. Related to the Old Norse 'reið' meaning a riding or journey.
Breakdown
raid (simple root noun) = a sudden attack or incursion, originally from Germanic roots meaning 'to ride' or 'journey'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom raided my room and found my secret stash of candy.”
“The FBI conducted a raid on the suspect's house early this morning.”
“The students raided the cafeteria when they heard about free pizza.”
“Vikings were famous for their coastal raids in medieval Europe.”
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