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defending

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛndɪŋ]

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

Context: “protection”

(verb) to protect someone or something from harm. When you defend, you help keep someone safe or support their ideas.

Example

She is defending her friend from the bully at school.

Example

He is not defending the idea, instead he is criticizing it.

Example

Are you defending your team's position in the game?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to stop the opposing team from scoring points. In sports, when a player defends, they try to keep the other team from winning.

Example

The goalie is defending the goal very well during the match.

Example

They weren't defending properly, and the other team scored easily.

Example

How are you going to defend against the other team's best player?

How to pronounce defending

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɛndɪŋ]

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