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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/ · UK /dɪˈfensɪvli/
defensively means: In a way that protects against danger, attack, or criticism.
adverb
TO PROTECTB2
In a way that protects against danger, attack, or criticism.
- Our team played defensively.
- She replied defensively when I questioned her decision.
- Drive defensively when the roads are busy.
Questions about defensively
What does defensively mean?
In a way that protects against danger, attack, or criticism.
What is defensively in other languages?
Türkçe: savunmacı bir şekilde · Español: defensivamente · Français: défensivement · Deutsch: defensiv · Italiano: difensivamente · 日本語: 守備的に
How do you pronounce defensively?
In American English /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/; in British English /dɪˈfensɪvli/.
How do you use defensively in a sentence?
Our team played defensively. She replied defensively when I questioned her decision.
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