adjective · neutral
invasive
/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/in·VEI·sive
tending to spread aggressively and harm native species or habitats
Examples
“Invasive species can outcompete native plants and reduce biodiversity.”
“The lake was cleared of invasive weeds to help native fish recover.”
“Policymakers must monitor ports to prevent accidental introduction of invasive organisms.”
Band 8 sentence
“In many coastal regions, invasive species introduced through ballast water have transformed native ecosystems.”
Collocations
- invasive species
- control invasive plants
Word family
Common mistakes
invasive = invasive surgery only→invasive (in biology) = species that spread and harm native ecosystems
the invasive animals→invasive animals
Say it for a higher band
5foreign→6alien→7+invasive
Synonyms
alien
Easily confused
alien
“Many alien plants were introduced for ornamentation without understanding their invasive potential.”
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