What does defensively mean?
Defensively means In a defensive manner..
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/dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/ · adverb
In a defensive manner..
This is a particularly disruptive tactic if the opponent also prefers an offensive style and has difficulty fighting defensively or counteroffensively.
England, defensively, were not good enough - nowhere near the standard that would be acceptable at the highest international level.
It's fine. I think I could be ... semitarian, maybe? Half vegetarian? It's a thing,' he adds, a little defensively
Use defensively when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Defensively means In a defensive manner..
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Possible antonyms include offensively.
This is a particularly disruptive tactic if the opponent also prefers an offensive style and has difficulty fighting defensively or counteroffensively.
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