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intrude

verb

Thrust oneself in as if by force

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈtɹuːd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Thrust oneself in as if by force

    “The colors don't intrude on the viewer”

verb

  1. Enter uninvited

    “They intruded on our dinner party”

verb

  1. Search or inquire in a meddlesome way

    “This guy is always nosing around the office”

verb

  1. Enter unlawfully on someone's property

    “Don't trespass on my land!”

In context

Example Sentences

The colors don't intrude on the viewer
They intruded on our dinner party
She irrupted into our sitting room
This guy is always nosing around the office
Don't trespass on my land!

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