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इंग्रजी

defence

gb/dɪfˈɛns/ us/dɪfˈɛns/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 900
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 action
1

protection from attack or harm

When you keep someone or something safe from harm or attack.

वापर नमुना: in defence of [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defence' with 'offense' in sports contexts; 'defence' refers to preventing the other team from scoring.
समानार्थी शब्द
protection (A more general term that can refer to physical or non-physical safety.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
attack (The opposite action, meaning to try to harm or damage someone or something.)
सहप्रयोग
self-defence |in defence of |national defence |defence strategy |defence system
विषय
sports |law |security |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The castle's walls were built for defence against invaders.
  • She spoke in defence of her friend.
  • The country is increasing its defence budget to improve security.
  • Good communication is your best defence against misunderstandings.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The dog is here for defence.
  • He ran to his brother's defence.
  • The army is for the defence of the country.
  • I spoke in defence of my classmate.
नाम B2 entity
2

legal argument for innocence

What a lawyer says in court to show the accused person is not guilty.

वापर नमुना: the defence argues that [clause]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'defendant'; 'defence' is the argument, while 'defendant' is the person accused.
समानार्थी शब्द
justification (Focuses on explaining why an action was right or acceptable rather than proving innocence.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
prosecution (The side in a trial that tries to prove the accused is guilty.)
सहप्रयोग
criminal defence |defence lawyer |mount a defence |the right to a defence
विषय
law |communication
उदाहरणे
  • The defence called several witnesses to support their case.
  • Her lawyer prepared a strong defence against the charges.
  • The judge listened carefully to the defence's arguments.
  • In his defence, he claimed he was at home during the incident.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The defence said he did not do it.
  • Her defence was that she was at work.
  • The defence had three people speak for him.
  • The lawyer made a good defence in court.
नाम A2 entity
3

sports team preventing scoring

The part of a sports team that tries to stop the other team from getting points or goals.

वापर नमुना: play in defence
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'defence' with 'midfield' in football; 'defence' focuses on stopping attacks near goal.
समानार्थी शब्द
backline (Used mainly in certain sports like rugby or soccer to describe defensive players.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
offense (The part of a team that tries to score points or goals.)
सहप्रयोग
strong defence |play in defence |defence line |defence tactics
विषय
sports
उदाहरणे
  • Our team's defence was solid throughout the match.
  • He usually plays in defence rather than attack.
  • The coach praised the defence for their hard work.
  • A weak defence can cost you the game.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He plays in defence on his football team.
  • The team's defence was strong today.
  • We need a better defence to win.
  • She trains with the defence players.
नाम technical B1 entity
4

military protection of a nation

When a country uses its army, navy, or air force to stop enemies from attacking it.

समानार्थी शब्द
security (Broader term that can include non-military measures.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
invasion (An aggressive entry into a country by armed forces.)
सहप्रयोग
national defence |defence budget |defence forces
विषय
military |politics |law
उदाहरणे
  • National defence spending has increased this year.
  • They discussed strategies for the country's defence against possible threats.
  • Defence forces were mobilized after the alert.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The country spends money on defence.
  • Defence is important for safety.
  • They have strong defence forces.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
defence
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛns/
US/dɪfˈɛns/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
de - fence (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fence)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: defence
  • Variant Spelling: defense
  • Plural: defence, defences
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
defense noun B1 defences noun
Core family
defend verb B1 defender noun B1 defensive adjective B1
Related words
defensively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
defenceless adjective defenseless adjective
Advanced or less common
defensible adjective indefensible adjective
ठळक मुद्दे
  • Spelling Variant: defense Noun
वाक्प्रचार

come to someone's defence

1
/kˈʌm tə sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪfˈɛns/
fixed phrase

helping protect someone from harm/criticism

To help someone by protecting them from being hurt or criticised.

उदाहरणे
  • Several friends came to her defence when she was unfairly blamed.
  • He came to my defence during the heated debate.

in defence of

1
/ˈɪn dɪfˈɛns əv/
fixed phrase

protecting or supporting someone/something

To say or do something to protect or support someone or something from attack or criticism.

उदाहरणे
  • She spoke in defence of her colleague during the meeting.
  • In defence of his actions, he explained the difficult situation he was in.

self-defence

1
/sˈɛlf dɪfˈɛns/
fixed phrase

protecting oneself from harm

When you protect yourself from being hurt by another person.

उदाहरणे
  • He claimed he hit the attacker in self-defence.
  • Learning self-defence can help you feel safer.
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