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- [reyd]
- /reɪd/
- /reɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reyd]
- /reɪd/
Definitions of raiding word
- noun raiding a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed: a police raid on a gambling ring. 1
- noun raiding Military. a sudden attack on the enemy, as by air or by a small land force. 1
- noun raiding a vigorous, large-scale effort to lure away a competitor's employees, members, etc. 1
- noun raiding Finance. a concerted attempt of speculators to force stock prices down. 1
- verb with object raiding to make a raid on. 1
- verb with object raiding to steal from; loot: a worry that the investment fund is being raided. 1
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Origin of raiding
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; Middle English (north and Scots) ra(i)de, Old English rād expedition, literally, a riding; doublet of road
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Parts of speech for Raiding
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raiding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
raiding usage trend in Literature
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adjective raiding
- marauding — engaged in raiding for plunder, especially roaming about and ravaging an area: marauding bands of outlaws.
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