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UK//fɛnsɪz//US//fɛnsɪz//

Meaning of Fences

Structures made of wood, metal, or other materials used to enclose an area.

In simple words: Barriers made of wood or metal to enclose an area.

Fences in a sentence

  • The children played safely inside the fences of the schoolyard.
  • He built new fences to protect his garden from deer.
  • The old fences were falling down and needed repair.
  • The city installed fences around the construction site for safety.

How to use Fences

Used in everyday language to describe barriers; can be literal or metaphorical. Less common in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a yard surrounded by wooden fences, keeping pets inside.

Related words

Collocations with Fences

  • build a fence
  • wooden fences
  • high fences
  • fences around
  • chain-link fences

Synonyms for Fences

Opposites of Fences

Common mistakes with Fences

  • Confused with 'fence' in singular form.
  • Using 'fences' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Mixing up with 'fencing' which refers to a sport.

Compare Fences with Barrier, Hedge, Wall

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Frequently asked questions about Fences

What does Fences mean?

Barriers made of wood or metal to enclose an area.

What is the definition of Fences?

Structures made of wood, metal, or other materials used to enclose an area.

How do you use Fences in a sentence?

The children played safely inside the fences of the schoolyard.

Can you give another example of Fences?

He built new fences to protect his garden from deer.

What are synonyms for Fences?

Common alternatives include barrier, enclosure, partition, hedge, wall.

What is the opposite of Fences?

Opposite meanings include openness, access, freedom.

What words go with Fences?

It commonly pairs with build a fence, wooden fences, high fences, fences around, chain-link fences.

What are common mistakes when using Fences?

Confused with 'fence' in singular form. Using 'fences' as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up with 'fencing' which refers to a sport.

How do you pronounce Fences?

US: //fɛnsɪz//, UK: //fɛnsɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fences?

Used in everyday language to describe barriers; can be literal or metaphorical. Less common in formal writing.