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encroaching

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ɪnˈkrəʊʧɪŋ/
    • /ɪnˈkrəʊʧɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ɪnˈkrəʊʧɪŋ/

Definition of encroaching word

  • noun encroaching That encroaches. 1

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Parts of speech for Encroaching

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

encroaching popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

encroaching usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for encroaching

adjective encroaching

  • hawkish — resembling a hawk, as in appearance or behavior.
  • aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.

Top questions with encroaching

  • what is encroaching?

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