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defence

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛns]

Word

Learn how to use defence in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce defence

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛns]

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