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The defender blocked the soccer shot.
What does Defender mean?
A defender protects or supports something.
Dictionary definition
A person or thing that protects, supports, or guards someone or something.
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Defender in a sentence
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She became a defender of fair rules at school.
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A strong defender protects the goal while helping the team stay organized.
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What is a defender?
A defender is a person or thing that protects, supports, or guards.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses defender correctly?
This sentence uses defender to mean a player who protects the goal.
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Which word is closest in meaning to defender?
A defender protects or guards, like a protector.
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WordDefender.
Partnoun.
MeaningDefender means A defender protects or supports something.
ExampleExample: The defender blocked the soccer shot.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · fen · der
- Strongest beat
- fen
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fen.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
attackerUse for someone who attacks or tries to score against a defender.
opponentUse for someone on the other side of a contest or argument.
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A defender protects or supports something.
Common mix-up
Defender is not the same as attacker. Defender means a defender protects or supports something.
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