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A helmet can be a protector during sports.
What does Protector mean?
someone or something that keeps others safe.
Dictionary definition
Someone or something that keeps people, places, or things safe.
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Protector in a sentence
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The older dog acted as a protector for the puppy.
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In the story, the protector kept the village safe through careful planning.
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What does protector mean?
Protector means someone or something that keeps others safe.
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Which word is closest in meaning to protector?
Guardian is close in meaning to protector.
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Protector
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pro · te · cto · r · strongest beat: pro
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WordProtector.
Partnoun.
MeaningProtector means someone or something that keeps others safe.
ExampleExample: A helmet can be a protector during sports.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pro · te · cto · r
- Strongest beat
- pro
- Ending
- r
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pro.
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Synonyms
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threatOpposite or contrasting meaning.
attackerOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Word family
Protector word family
Base word
protect
adjective
protective
Intended to keep safe.
noun
protector
A person or thing that keeps safe.
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