Cool MateMeaning of Protective
providing or intended to provide protection
In simple words: Keeping something safe from harm.
Protective in a sentence
- Workers should wear full **protective clothing**.
- a protective layer of varnish
- The ozone layer forms a protective barrier against the sun's rays.
- He put a protective arm around her shoulders.
- She had been fiercely protective towards him as a teenager.
- He was extremely protective of his role as advisor.
- Lionesses are fiercely protective of their young.
- She felt suddenly very protective towards her mother.
- an overly protective father
- protective tariffs
How to use Protective
Use 'protective' when referring to something that shields or defends, such as 'protective measures' or 'protective gear'. It suits both written and spoken contexts, especially when discussing safety or care.
Grammar pattern
protective + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'protective shield' that guards you from harm.
Related words
Synonyms for Protective
- defensive
- shielding
- safeguarding
- caring
Opposites of Protective
- vulnerable
- exposed
Common mistakes with Protective
- Confused with 'protect' which is a verb.
- Used inappropriately for emotional contexts, when 'supportive' is better.
Protective appears in
Protective in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
واقي، حامي
يحافظ على شيء آمن من الأذى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সুরক্ষামূলক
কোনো কিছুকে ক্ষতি থেকে নিরাপদ রাখা।
- GermanDeutsch
Schützend, beschützend
Etwas vor Schaden bewahren.
- SpanishEspañol
Protector
Que mantiene algo a salvo de daños.
- Persianفارسی
محافظ، حامی
نگه داشتن چیزی در امان از آسیب.
- FrenchFrançais
Protecteur, Protectrice
Qui garde quelque chose à l'abri du danger.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सुरक्षात्मक
किसी चीज़ को नुकसान से सुरक्षित रखना।
- ItalianItaliano
Protettivo
Che tiene qualcosa al sicuro dai pericoli.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Protetor
Mantendo algo seguro contra danos.
- RussianРусский
Защитный, оберегающий
Защищающий что-то от вреда.
- Urduاردو
محافظ
کسی چیز کو نقصان سے محفوظ رکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
保护的, 防护的
保护某物免受伤害。
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Protective
What does Protective mean?
Keeping something safe from harm.
What is the definition of Protective?
providing or intended to provide protection
How do you use Protective in a sentence?
Workers should wear full **protective clothing**.
Can you give another example of Protective?
a protective layer of varnish
What are synonyms for Protective?
Common alternatives include defensive, shielding, safeguarding, caring.
What is the opposite of Protective?
Opposite meanings include vulnerable, exposed.
What words go with Protective?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, become, fiercely, highly, very, of, towards/toward.
What are common mistakes when using Protective?
Confused with 'protect' which is a verb. Used inappropriately for emotional contexts, when 'supportive' is better.
How do you pronounce Protective?
US: /["/prəˈtektɪv/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈtektɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Protective?
Use 'protective' when referring to something that shields or defends, such as 'protective measures' or 'protective gear'. It suits both written and spoken contexts, especially when discussing safety or care.
What CEFR level is Protective?
"Protective" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.