protected
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2.0
- adjective
- /prəˈtɛktɪd/
- The endangered species is now protected by strict conservation laws.
- Protected Areas
- Protected Area
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Watch on YouTubeThey feel safe and protected and even strong.
- They feel safe and protected and even strong.
- When we feel protected, we take more risks.
- And all this specially protected groups means no, it doesn't.
- So, well, gorgeous, flawless protected active ingredients at work.
- So we were protected, but it was hardly loved.
- So it's a pretty enshrined protected right right now.
- I feel secure with him, protected and financially always.
Examples
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THE LAW SAYS THIS PARK IS NOW A PROTECTED NATURE PRESERVE.
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Only Venice held out, protected by its lagoons.
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When we feel protected, we take more risks.
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They feel safe and protected and even strong.
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And life is inherently good and needs to be protected, preserved and spread.
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She felt protected in her home, safe from the storm outside.
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The child played in the protected area, where wildlife is safe from hunters.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not likely to be harmed or in danger
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3.2
Protected from wind, rain, or danger by something that covers it
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4.2
Not subject to a law or rule because of a special position
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4.4
Covered by a case or layer to protect it from damage
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1.0
A person or thing kept safe from harm
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5.8
Covered by a protective layer or case
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4.4
Protected from sudden change and harm by a barrier or cushion
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
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5.8
A democracy where strong courts and laws protect people's rights and stop attempts to take power
How Protected
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Protected comes from Latin parts pro- ('before') and tegere ('to cover'), so it originally meant being 'covered in front' like a shield; a helpful image is someone standing in front of you to keep you safe. That's why something protected is kept safe from harm.