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The offense moved the ball down the field.
What does Offense mean?
Offense can mean the scoring side in a game.
Dictionary definition
The part of a team that tries to score in a game; it can also mean something that upsets someone.
Example sentences
Offense in a sentence
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Strong offense helped the team take the lead.
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The article compared offense and defense to explain team roles.
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What does offense mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to offense?
Attack is close in meaning to offense.
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Which sentence uses offense correctly?
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Offense
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uh · fens · strongest beat: fens
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WordOffense.
Partnoun.
MeaningOffense means Offense can mean the scoring side in a game.
ExampleExample: The offense moved the ball down the field.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · fens
- Strongest beat
- fens
- Ending
- fens
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fens.
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Synonyms
Words like Offense
attackUse in sports for the side trying to score.
scoring sideUse for the team role focused on scoring.
Antonyms
Opposite words
defenseUse for the side trying to stop scoring.
protectionUse for guarding or keeping safe.
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Word family
Offense word family
Base word
offense
adjective
offensive
Related to scoring or attacking in a game.
verb
offend
To upset or hurt feelings.
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Offense can mean the scoring side in a game.
Common mix-up
Offense can have more than one meaning. Check whether the sentence uses the everyday meaning or a different meaning.
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