🇬🇧 Raid meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To raid means to suddenly rush into a place and grab things, usually without permission, like when pirates storm a ship to take treasure or when kids sneak into the kitchen to grab cookies.

In the video game, I raid dungeons; in real life, I just raid the pantry.

The squirrels raid the bird feeder every morning, then pretend they’re just “holding the seeds for a friend.”

The baby raided the laundry basket and proudly wore my underwear on her head like a royal crown.

Every night my cat raids the fridge and steals exactly one slice of ham, then acts shocked when we accuse him.

Ants can raid a picnic so quickly that scientists have measured some species carrying food up to 50 times their own body weight.

At midnight, two brothers raid the kitchen. They raid the jar, raid the bread, and raid the last cake like small pirates. The light snaps on; their mother sees them raid and laughs, then gently takes the treats. The brothers freeze, then grin — they raid no more and share the warm, stolen feast.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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