Foundation level · Year 4 · free
attack
verb · Say it: uh-TAK
What it means
Foundationto try to score or move forward against the other side in a game
Our team attacked down the left wing and scored a brilliant goal.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- advance
- charge
- raid
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- defend
More examples
- In chess, Harry likes to attack early with his knights and bishops.
Where the word comes from
From Italian 'attaccare', meaning to join or start a fight.
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