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protecting

pro·tect·ing
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pruh-tek-ting]
    • /prəˈtɛk tɪŋ/
    • /prəˈtekt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-tek-ting]
    • /prəˈtɛk tɪŋ/

Definitions of protecting word

  • adjective protecting providing protection or shelter. 1
  • verb with object protecting to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger. 1
  • verb with object protecting Economics. to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties. 1
  • verb with object protecting to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.). 1
  • verb without object protecting to provide, or be capable of providing, protection: a floor wax that protects as well as shines. 1
See all 5 definitions of protecting

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Origin of protecting

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; protect + -ing2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Protecting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Protecting

protecting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

protecting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for protecting

adj protecting

  • caretaking — a person who is in charge of the maintenance of a building, estate, etc.; superintendent.
  • conservational — the act of conserving; prevention of injury, decay, waste, or loss; preservation: conservation of wildlife; conservation of human rights.
  • custodial — Custodial means relating to keeping people in prison.
  • defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.
  • motherly — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a mother; maternal: motherly solicitude.

noun protecting

  • caulking — to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
  • conservancy — Conservancy is used in the names of organizations that work to preserve and protect the environment.
  • conservation — Conservation is saving and protecting the environment.
  • cording — a type of corded material, esp when used as a decorative trimming
  • furring — the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat of the skin of a mammal.
All 16 Synonyms of protecting

Top questions with protecting

  • what does the bible say about protecting your family?

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