Learning language
Translation language
noun · A1 · often · UK/US

fence

fence

Meaning of fence

boundary structure

Learn fence with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1often

fence fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/ˈfɛns/
American English/ˈfɛns/
Russian transcription[zəˈbor]
fence
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

fence with Russian translation

fence usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они покрасили забор в белый цвет в прошлые выходные.

They painted the fence white last weekend.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Новый забор не даёт кроликам попасть в овощную грядку.

The new fence keeps the rabbits out of the vegetable patch.

Learn by topic

fence belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

fenceзабор
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

fence synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between fence / hedge / wall / palisade / stockade

🇬🇧English
fence

General term for a boundary or enclosure made of posts and panels/rails/wire; the primary word 'fence'.

A2Very Often

They put up a fence around the garden.

Они поставили забор вокруг сада.

H
🇬🇧English
hedge

A living fence made of shrubs or bushes; a natural boundary rather than a man-made structure.

A2Often

They trimmed the hedge that forms the boundary with their neighbour.

Они подстригли живую изгородь, отделяющую участок от соседа.

🇬🇧English

A solid vertical structure, often load-bearing or dividing spaces; usually more permanent and solid than a fence.

A2Very Often

The garden has a low stone wall along the path.

В саду вдоль дорожки стоит низкая каменная стена.

P
🇬🇧English
palisade

A strong defensive fence of upright stakes or timbers; often historical or military in connotation.

B1Rarely

The fort was surrounded by a wooden palisade.

Форт был окружён деревянным частоколом (палисадом).

S
🇬🇧English
stockade

An enclosure formed by upright posts driven into the ground; often used historically for military or prison enclosures.

B1Rarely

They built a stockade to protect the settlement.

Они построили стокад (частокол), чтобы защитить поселение.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for fence

How to pronounce fence and what this word means

fence translation: забор. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fence

/ˈfɛns/

fence translation

забор

fence examples

They painted the fence white last weekend.

fence transcription

/ˈfɛns/, /ˈfɛns/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

fence meaning: what does it mean?

boundary structure

fence pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fence is pronounced as /ˈfɛns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fence definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

They painted the fence white last weekend. Translation: Они покрасили забор в белый цвет в прошлые выходные.

Is fence part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

Yes, fence (забор) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fence part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, fence (забор) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn fence in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.