adj
encroaching
Encroaching (adj) means Gradually intruding on or taking over territory, rights, or time that belongs to someone or something else. Example: “Residents complained about the encroaching development on the wetlands.”
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Gradually intruding on or taking over territory, rights, or time that belongs to someone or something else.
"Residents complained about the encroaching development on the wetlands."
How to use encroaching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlowly creeping into space or rights that aren't yours.
Common pairings
encroaching development
encroaching on rights
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What does “encroaching” mean?
The word “encroaching” means gradually intruding on or taking over territory, rights, or time that belongs to someone or something else. In plain terms, slowly creeping into space or rights that aren't yours.
How do you use “encroaching” in a sentence?
Here is “encroaching” used in a sentence: “Residents complained about the encroaching development on the wetlands.”
What part of speech is “encroaching”?
“Encroaching” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of encroaching?
"encroaching" (adj) means gradually intruding on or taking over territory, rights, or time that belongs to someone or something else.
