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raid

Pronunciation: [reɪd]

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Learn how to use raid in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) a sudden attack on a place, usually to surprise the people there. This is when a group comes in quickly to take things or to capture someone.

Example

The soldiers planned a raid to capture the enemy's supplies.

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The raid failed because they were not prepared for the enemy's defenses.

Example

What was the main goal of the raid they conducted last night?

Context: “attack”

(verb) to attack a place suddenly and unexpectedly. This means you go in quickly and catch people by surprise.

Example

The police raided the building to find illegal activities happening inside.

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They didn't raid the warehouse because they had no evidence of wrongdoing.

Example

Why did the officers decide to raid that location?

Context: “robbery”

(noun) a theft or robbery where someone takes things from a place by using force or threats. This is often done quickly and without warning.

Example

The store suffered a raid last week, and many items were stolen.

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There was no raid at the shop, and everything remained safe.

Example

How did the store owners respond after the raid?

How to pronounce raid

Pronunciation: [reɪd]

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