defence
Meaning
Defence refers to the action of protecting someone or something from harm or attack, as well as the strategies and measures taken to ensure safety and security.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "defence" with "defense," which is the American English spelling.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
locked
the
windows
and
tested
the
smoke
detector
as
a
simple
defence
against
unexpected
problems
in
the
apartment
.
She
had
learned
these
small
steps
from
a
safety
leaflet
at
work
,
and
they
made
her
feel
more
relaxed
.
While
she
waited
for
her
friend
to
arrive
,
she
sat
by
the
window
and
made
a
cup
of
tea
.
The
calm
routine
helped
her
prepare
for
the
evening
and
kept
the
flat
safe
.
Common Phrases
national defence
legal defence
air defence
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