defence
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛns]
Word
Context: "protection"
(noun) when people or things are kept safe from harm or danger. This is like when you have a fence around your yard to protect your toys from being taken.
Example
The school's defense team worked hard to keep the students safe during the storm.
Example
Without proper defense, the castle was easily attacked.
Example
What kind of defense do we have for protecting our home?
Context: "sports"
(noun) the part of a game when one team tries to stop the other team from scoring. Imagine you're playing soccer, and your job is to keep the other team from getting a goal.
Example
The defense played very well and stopped the other team from scoring any points.
Example
Their defense was weak, and the other team scored easily.
Example
How can our defense improve for the next game?
Context: "argument"
(noun) the reasons or arguments that someone uses to explain why they did something. It's like when you tell your teacher why you forgot your homework.
Example
She gave a strong defense for why she should have another chance.
Example
His defense was weak and did not convince anyone.
Example
What was his defense for not completing the project on time?
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