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protective

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective means: Designed or able to keep someone or something safe from harm.

adjective

KEEPING SAFEB2

Designed or able to keep someone or something safe from harm.

  • Wear protective gloves.
  • The phone has a protective cover.
  • Workers wore protective clothing while cleaning the tank.

Similar words: defensive

Common phrases: protective clothing, protective layer, protective equipment

WANTING TO PROTECTB2

Wanting to keep someone or something safe, sometimes more than necessary.

  • He is a protective father.
  • The dog became protective of the baby.
  • Why are you so protective of your friends?

How to use it: protective of someone/something (She is very protective of her younger brother.)

Similar words: defensive, watchful

Common phrases: protective of someone, protective mother, fiercely protective

Questions about protective

What does protective mean?

Designed or able to keep someone or something safe from harm.

What is protective in other languages?

Türkçe: koruyucu · Español: protector · Français: protecteur · Deutsch: schützend · Italiano: protettivo · 日本語: 保護用の

How do you pronounce protective?

It is pronounced /prəˈtɛktɪv/.

How do you use protective in a sentence?

Wear protective gloves. The phone has a protective cover.

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