A2verb 1K

Protect

🇬🇧 UK /["/prəˈtekt/","/prəˈtekts/","/prəˈtektɪd/","/prəˈtektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prəˈtekt/","/prəˈtekts/","/prəˈtektɪd/","/prəˈtektɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Protect

to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.

In simple words: To keep something safe from harm.

Protect in a sentence

• It's important to protect the environment for future generations.
• He installed a security system to protect his home from burglars.
• The sunscreen helps to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
• She decided to protect her privacy by not sharing too much online.
• Laws are in place to protect consumers from fraud and abuse.

How to use Protect

Use 'protect' when talking about keeping someone or something safe. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid overusing it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'keep safe' might work better.

Grammar pattern

protect + object

Memory hint

Think of a superhero with a shield saying 'I protect you!'

Related words

Collocations with Protect

• completely
• fully
• adequately
• need to
• seek to
• strive to
• against
• from
• with
• be aimed at protecting something
• constitutionally protected
• federally protected
• completely
• fully
• adequately
• need to
• seek to
• strive to
• against
• from
• with
• be aimed at protecting something
• constitutionally protected
• federally protected
• completely
• fully
• adequately
• need to
• seek to
• strive to
• against
• from
• with
• be aimed at protecting something
• constitutionally protected
• federally protected

Synonyms for Protect

• safeguard
• shield
• defend
• secure
• preserve

Opposites of Protect

• expose
• endanger
• harm

Common mistakes with Protect

• Confusing 'protect' with 'prevent' - they have different meanings.
• Using 'protect' with an incorrect preposition like 'protect to'. It should be 'protect from'.
• Saying 'protecting' when referring to non-personal objects; use 'preserve' instead.

Frequently asked questions about Protect

What does Protect mean?

To keep something safe from harm.

What is the definition of Protect?

to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.

How do you use Protect in a sentence?

It's important to protect the environment for future generations.

Can you give another example of Protect?

He installed a security system to protect his home from burglars.

What are synonyms for Protect?

Common alternatives include safeguard, shield, defend, secure, preserve.

What is the opposite of Protect?

Opposite meanings include expose, endanger, harm.

What words go with Protect?

It commonly pairs with completely, fully, adequately, need to, seek to, strive to, against, from, with, be aimed at protecting something, constitutionally protected, federally protected, completely, fully, adequately, need to, seek to, strive to, against, from, with, be aimed at protecting something, constitutionally protected, federally protected, completely, fully, adequately, need to, seek to, strive to, against, from, with, be aimed at protecting something, constitutionally protected, federally protected.

What are common mistakes when using Protect?

Confusing 'protect' with 'prevent' - they have different meanings. Using 'protect' with an incorrect preposition like 'protect to'. It should be 'protect from'. Saying 'protecting' when referring to non-personal objects; use 'preserve' instead.

How do you pronounce Protect?

US: /["/prəˈtekt/","/prəˈtekts/","/prəˈtektɪd/","/prəˈtektɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈtekt/","/prəˈtekts/","/prəˈtektɪd/","/prəˈtektɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Protect?

Use 'protect' when talking about keeping someone or something safe. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid overusing it in casual conversation, where simpler words like 'keep safe' might work better.

What CEFR level is Protect?

"Protect" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.