Fend

Pronunciation: /fɛnd/

Definitions of fend

verb to defend oneself against something; to look after and provide for oneself

Example Sentences

A1 I fend off mosquitoes by using insect repellent.

A2 She learned how to fend for herself after moving to a new city.

B1 The mother had to fend off the wild animals to protect her cubs.

B2 The experienced hiker knew how to fend off dehydration during long treks.

C1 The skilled martial artist was able to fend off multiple attackers at once.

C2 Despite facing numerous challenges, she was able to fend off all obstacles and achieve success.

Examples of fend in a Sentence

formal She had to fend off multiple inquiries from the press.

informal I had to fend for myself when my parents went out of town.

slang I had to fend off that annoying guy at the bar last night.

figurative He had to fend off his inner demons to find peace.

Grammatical Forms of fend

• past tense: fended
• plural: fends
• comparative: more fending
• superlative: most fending
• present tense: fend
• future tense: will fend
• perfect tense: have fended
• continuous tense: is fending
• singular: fend
• positive degree: fend
• infinitive: to fend
• gerund: fending
• participle: fending

Origin and Evolution of fend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fend' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'fendan' meaning to defend or ward off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fend' has evolved to also mean to manage or cope with a situation, in addition to its original meaning of defending or warding off.