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Goalkeepers defend the net.
What does Defend mean?
Defend means protect from harm or attack.
Dictionary definition
To protect someone or something from harm, criticism, or attack.
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She defended her idea with evidence.
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Practice 1
What does defend mean?
Defend means protect from harm or attack.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to defend?
The choice "protect" is closest in meaning because defend means protect from harm or attack.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for defend?
The choice "attack" is a strong contrast because defend means protect from harm or attack.
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Defend
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dih · fend · strongest beat: fend
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WordDefend.
Partverb.
MeaningDefend means protect from harm or attack.
ExampleExample: Goalkeepers defend the net.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dih · fend
- Strongest beat
- fend
- Ending
- fend
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fend.
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Base word
defend
noun
defense
Action of protecting from harm or criticism.
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