Wondering how to use Defensively in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as offensively.
Defensively in a sentence
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Defensively meaning
In a defensive manner.
Synonyms of Defensively
Using Defensively
- The main meaning on this page is: In a defensive manner.
- Useful related words include: offensively.
- In the example corpus, defensively often appears in combinations such as: defensively and, defensively the, and defensively.
Context around Defensively
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 10 start, 7 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Defensively
- In this selection, "defensively" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 20.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, things, something, drive, strong, zack and bakersfield stand out and add context to how "defensively" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include defensively he was and albert down defensively and closed. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "defensively" sits close to words such as compass, constructive and dissent, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with defensively
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Defensively, he was superb. (4 words)
And everyone reading, please drive defensively. (6 words)
Both teams have looked frail defensively this season. (8 words)
Anthony Hill, Jr., Michael Taaffe, and David Gbenda led the charge defensively, with Gbenda turning in one of his best performances during his time on the Forty Acres, with six tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. (37 words)
Based on his importance to the Steelers’ success defensively in the second half of the season, it’s likely the Steelers will be interested in keeping Kazee in the Steel City another year. (33 words)
But to Boro's credit defensively, Zack Steffen was untested as he went back to dressing room for the interval, while Boro were inches away from catching Coventry on the counter. (31 words)
Example sentences (20)
Rowett first introduced the 5-2-3 to steady things up defensively, go back to basics as that is what the formation offers – it keeps things defensively strong.
After the Heat believed they’d found something defensively for Jokic, the two-time MVP systematically destroyed their defense for a 32-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.
And everyone reading, please drive defensively.
Anthony Hill, Jr., Michael Taaffe, and David Gbenda led the charge defensively, with Gbenda turning in one of his best performances during his time on the Forty Acres, with six tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
Atlantic clamped St. Albert down defensively and closed the game on a 15-0 run to win 48-35.
Based on his importance to the Steelers’ success defensively in the second half of the season, it’s likely the Steelers will be interested in keeping Kazee in the Steel City another year.
Beyond the arc, Georgetown did not fare much better defensively as the Friars shot the lights out from deep.
Both teams have looked frail defensively this season.
But Chase had a supportive coaching staff, building him back up by removing the pressure to score, refocusing his energies on setting up teammates and suffocating opponents defensively.
But he was reasonably strong defensively, and had the stamina to charge up the pitch late on, setting up Praet’s good chance.
But to Boro's credit defensively, Zack Steffen was untested as he went back to dressing room for the interval, while Boro were inches away from catching Coventry on the counter.
Chicago is strong up the middle defensively, and that’s incredibly important for a team with a rotation that pitches to contact.
Coach Prime specifically mentioned getting better at running the football offensively and stopping the run defensively.
Defensively, Bakersfield had five sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.
Defensively, Baltimore ranks 2nd in both yards and points allowed per game, at 15 points and 266.4 yards respectively.
Defensively, he slapped away an alley-oop and helped force an 11-turnover stretch for the Heat.
Defensively he was strong, making double-digit tackles and securing an important turnover early in the second half.
Defensively, he was superb.
Defensively, Idalia allowed 390 yards, 251 of it on the ground.
Defensively, meanwhile, the Middies smothered the Cougars, limiting the Orlando sisters to just three second-half points through a combination of pressure man-to-man and 3-2 zone.
Common combinations with defensively
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- defensively and 23×
- defensively the 14×
- and defensively 10×
- up defensively 7×
- defensively for 7×
- better defensively 7×
- defensively he 6×
- defensively we 6×
- defensively with 5×
- defensively in 5×