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UK//wiː mʌst prəˈtɛkt aʊəˈsɛlvz//US//wi mʌst prəˈtɛkt aʊərˈsɛlvz//

Meaning of We must protect ourselves

To keep ourselves safe from harm or danger.

In simple words: Keep ourselves safe.

We must protect ourselves in a sentence

  • In times of crisis, we must protect ourselves from potential threats.
  • We must protect ourselves by staying informed about local dangers.
  • To ensure our well-being, we must protect ourselves emotionally and physically.
  • In nature, we must protect ourselves against wildlife.
  • We must always protect ourselves while traveling in unfamiliar places.

How to use We must protect ourselves

Commonly used in discussions about safety and self-defense. Can be informal in everyday conversation but formal in legal or political contexts.

Grammar pattern

protect + object

Memory hint

Remember 'protect ourselves' as wearing a shield around 'us'.

Related words

Collocations with We must protect ourselves

  • protect ourselves from danger
  • protect ourselves at all costs
  • protect ourselves legally
  • protect ourselves emotionally
  • protect ourselves physically

Synonyms for We must protect ourselves

  • defend ourselves
  • guard ourselves
  • shield ourselves
  • ensure our safety
  • maintain our safety

Common mistakes with We must protect ourselves

  • Misusing reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'ourselves' instead of 'us').
  • Confusing 'protect' with 'defend' in contexts where they have different implications.

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Frequently asked questions about We must protect ourselves

What does We must protect ourselves mean?

Keep ourselves safe.

What is the definition of We must protect ourselves?

To keep ourselves safe from harm or danger.

How do you use We must protect ourselves in a sentence?

In times of crisis, we must protect ourselves from potential threats.

Can you give another example of We must protect ourselves?

We must protect ourselves by staying informed about local dangers.

What are synonyms for We must protect ourselves?

Common alternatives include defend ourselves, guard ourselves, shield ourselves, ensure our safety, maintain our safety.

What words go with We must protect ourselves?

It commonly pairs with protect ourselves from danger, protect ourselves at all costs, protect ourselves legally, protect ourselves emotionally, protect ourselves physically.

What are common mistakes when using We must protect ourselves?

Misusing reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'ourselves' instead of 'us'). Confusing 'protect' with 'defend' in contexts where they have different implications.

How do you pronounce We must protect ourselves?

US: //wi mʌst prəˈtɛkt aʊərˈsɛlvz//, UK: //wiː mʌst prəˈtɛkt aʊəˈsɛlvz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We must protect ourselves?

Commonly used in discussions about safety and self-defense. Can be informal in everyday conversation but formal in legal or political contexts.