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The small bird felt protected under its parent's wing.
What does Protected mean?
Protected means feeling safe because someone or something is keeping you from harm.
Dictionary definition
Feeling safe because someone or something is keeping you from harm.
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What does protected mean?
Protected means feeling safe because someone or something is keeping you from harm.
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Which word is closest in meaning to protected?
Safe is close in meaning to protected in this context.
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Which sentence best shows someone feeling protected?
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pruh · tek · tid · strongest beat: tek
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WordProtected.
Partadjective.
MeaningProtected means feeling safe because someone or something is keeping you from harm.
ExampleExample: The small bird felt protected under its parent's wing.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pruh · tek · tid
- Strongest beat
- tek
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tek.
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Synonyms
Words like Protected
safeUse when someone is away from danger.
Antonyms
Opposite words
exposedUse when someone or something is not covered or guarded.
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Word family
Protected word family
Base word
protect
noun
protection
Safety or care from harm.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show safety, guarding, or care.
Common mix-up
Protected does not mean nothing bad can ever happen; it means there is care or safety.
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