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Foray (Noun)

Meaning 1

An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); "scientists' forays into politics".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The company's foray into the renewable energy sector was met with both enthusiasm and skepticism from investors.
  • Her first foray into public speaking ended in disaster, but she refused to give up.
  • The band's foray into experimental music was not well received by their fans.
  • As a historian, her foray into fiction writing was a surprising but successful move.
  • The politician's foray into social media was mocked by his opponents and critics.

Hypernyms

  • Effort
  • Endeavour
  • Endeavor
  • Try

Meaning 2

A sudden short attack.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The enemy made a surprise foray into our territory during the night, causing widespread destruction.
  • Their foray into the enemy's camp was brief but left a lasting impact on the outcome of the battle.
  • The pirate ship made a foray into the harbor, plundering several merchant vessels before escaping into open sea.
  • The bandits launched a foray on the village, stealing livestock and supplies from the unsuspecting residents.
  • The guerrilla fighters made a daring foray behind enemy lines, gathering crucial intelligence before retreating back to safety.

Synonyms

  • Maraud
  • Raid

Hypernyms

  • Incursion

Hyponyms

  • Air Attack

Related Words

  • Foray (verb)
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