protective

/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/

adj 2noun 2

Collocations

VERBS

be, feel | become

ADV

fiercely, highly, very

My mother was very protective of my younger sister when she started school.

PREP

Parents are naturally protective of their children's safety and well-being.

towards

The older siblings felt protective towards their youngest brother when he started at the new school.

adj

Serving or intended to protect.

The fighter dropped into a protective stance.

The castle's moat served a protective function.

Wishing to protect; defensive of somebody or something.

Mother bears are famously protective of their cubs.

noun

Something that protects.

A condom.

The fighter dropped into a protective stance.

Wiktionary

The castle's moat served a protective function.

Wiktionary

Pour a solvent such as paint thinner, mineral spirits, or a liquid sandpaper product in a metal can or enamel bowl. Wear protective gloves.

Wiktionary

Man, too, has been given protective devices against extreme temperatures.

Tatoeba · #270327

Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.

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If it continues to be stimulated the skin's protective function causes thickening and it becomes stiff and hard with pores that stand out.

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i Register

In some senses, protective is marked as British. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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