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The fox waited in ambush near the bushes.
What does Ambush mean?
An ambush is a surprise attack from hiding.
Dictionary definition
A surprise attack from a hidden place; or to attack by surprise.
Example sentences
Ambush in a sentence
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The game characters planned an ambush from behind the wall.
hard
The story used an ambush to create sudden danger and suspense.
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What is an ambush?
An ambush is a surprise attack that comes from a hidden place.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ambush?
Surprise Attack is close in meaning to ambush in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of ambush?
Warning contrasts with ambush in this dictionary entry.
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Ambush
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WordAmbush.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningAmbush means An ambush is a surprise attack from hiding.
ExampleExample: The fox waited in ambush near the bushes.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- am · boosh
- Strongest beat
- am
- Ending
- boosh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on am.
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Synonyms
Words like Ambush
surprise attackUse for an attack that happens suddenly from hiding.
trapUse when someone is caught by surprise.
Antonyms
Opposite words
warningUse when someone is told danger is coming.
open attackUse when an attack is not hidden or secret.
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Word family
Ambush word family
Base word
ambush
verb
ambushed
Attacked by surprise in the past.
verb
ambushing
Attacking by surprise now.
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Hint for students
An ambush is a surprise attack from hiding.
Common mix-up
Ambush is not the same as warning. Ambush means an ambush is a surprise attack from hiding.
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