Simple meaning
What does Offense mean?
the part of play that tries to score
Dictionary definition
The part of play focused on scoring points or goals.
Example sentences
Offense in a sentence
easy
Their offense moved the ball quickly.
medium
Strong offense helped us take the lead.
hard
The article compared offense and defense to explain team roles.
Synonyms
Words like Offense
attackActive attempt to score.
scoring playPlay designed to gain points.
advanceMove forward to score.
Antonyms
Opposite words
defensePlay focused on preventing scores.
Word family
Offense word family
Base word
offense
noun
offense
Base form.
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What does offense mean?
OFFENSE means the part of play that tries to score.
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