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In class, we used protective to describe what happened in the story.
What does Protective mean?
meant to protect.
Dictionary definition
Intended to keep someone or something safe from harm.
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Practice 1
What does protective mean?
Protective means meant to protect.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses protective correctly?
The correct sentence uses protective in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to protective?
Guarding is close in meaning to protective.
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Protective
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pruh · tek · tiv · strongest beat: tek
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WordProtective.
Partadjective.
MeaningProtective means meant to protect.
ExampleExample: In class, we used protective to describe what happened in the story.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pruh · tek · tiv
- Strongest beat
- tek
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tek.
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