protection — the action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈtekʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's overprotection included calling me every hour during my first date.
- The witness entered the protection program after seeing too much drama.
- Personal data protection has become increasingly important in the digital age.
protection
NOUN[/prəˈtekʃən/]
the action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected
💡 Concept
A mother elephant shields her calf from heavy rain, giving full protection under her body.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/prəˈtekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈtekʃən/
🌳Etymology
Prefixpro--
Roottect
Suffix--ion
🎵Rhyme
detectionconnectionreflectionelection
detection
connection
reflection
election
🔗Collocations
environmental protection
protection against
under protection
legal protection
fire protection
data protection
consumer protection
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's overprotection included calling me every hour during my first date.”
😄 Fun example
“The witness entered the protection program after seeing too much drama.”
“Personal data protection has become increasingly important in the digital age.”
“The ancient castle walls provided protection for the villagers during attacks.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
defensesafeguardsecuritysheltershield
Antonyms
exposurevulnerabilitydanger
Related
protectprotectiveprotectorsafetyguardian
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