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trespasser

/'trespəsə/
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Explanation of the Word "Trespasser"

Definition:
A "trespasser" is a noun that refers to someone who goes onto someone else's property or land without permission. This means they are entering a place that is not theirs, often invading the privacy or space of another person.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "trespasser" in sentences to talk about someone who is illegally on someone else's property.
  • It is often used in legal contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation.
Example Sentence:
  • "The owner of the house called the police when he saw a trespasser in his backyard."
Advanced Usage:
  • In legal terms, a trespasser may face consequences such as fines or arrest for being on private property without consent.
Word Variants:
  • Trespass (verb): To enter someone’s property without permission.
    • Example: "He did not mean to trespass on her land."
  • Trespassing (noun): The act of entering someone else's property without permission.
    • Example: "Trespassing is against the law."
Different Meanings:
  • "Trespass" can also refer to a violation of moral or social boundaries, not just physical property.
    • Example: "He felt that the comments were a trespass on his personal beliefs."
Synonyms:
  • Intruder
  • Uninvited guest
  • Invader
  • Interloper
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "To cross the line": This idiom means to go beyond what is acceptable or permissible, similar to trespassing in a metaphorical sense.

    • Example: "He crossed the line when he shared her secrets."
  • "To overstep bounds": This phrase means to go beyond what is proper or allowed.

    • Example: "She felt he overstepped his bounds by telling her what to do."
Summary:

A "trespasser" is someone who illegally enters another person’s property without permission. The term is commonly used in legal situations but can also be applied in everyday language.

Noun
  1. someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

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