Simple meaning
What does Protect mean?
Protect means keep safe from harm.
Dictionary definition
To keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger.
Example sentences
Protect in a sentence
easy
Wear a helmet to protect your head.
medium
Trees protect the soil from heavy rain.
hard
Good rules protect everyone during the game.
Synonyms
Words like Protect
guardUse when watching over someone or something.
defendUse when stopping harm or attack.
Antonyms
Opposite words
harmUse when causing damage instead of safety.
exposeUse when leaving something unprotected.
Word family
Protect word family
Base word
protect
noun
protection
The act of keeping something safe.
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Practice 1
Which choice defines protect?
Protect means taking action to keep people or things safe.
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