Protective - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prəˈtektɪv|  American pronunciation of the word protective
Brit.  |prəˈtektɪv|  British pronunciation of the word protective

adjective

- showing care
a protective mother
- (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
protective of his reputation

Extra examples

He had no raincoat to protect himself from the rain.

She keeps her jewelry protected in a safe.

You have to protect your business against fraud.

New laws have been passed to protect your privacy.

The forest is protected by federal law.

The high taxes on imported goods are intended to protect domestic producers.

Sunscreen helps to protect against sunburn.

The insurance protects you against flooding.

The insurance does not protect against damage caused by earthquakes.

Sunscreen provides a protective layer against the sun's harmful rays.

I can't help feeling protective towards my kids.

He's very protective of his younger brother.

The furniture had been covered in a protective cloth.

The protective film over a shark's eye

Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.

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