protection

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

nounpro · tec · tion

Think: "PROs TECk you" — protection is what helps protect you.

Yes, it's protection. Listen for the "-shən" sound at the end: it’s spelled -tion in protection.

Definitions

  1. nounthe act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss
  2. nounsomething that prevents harm or damage; a safeguard

Examples

  • Wearing a helmet provides protection when you ride a bike.
  • The sunscreen offers protection from the sun’s strong rays.
  • The new law gives extra protection to endangered animals.

Synonyms

safetysecuritydefensesheltersafeguard

Antonyms

dangerharm

Translations

ES protecciónPT proteçãoFR protection

Common misspellings

protecktionprotekshunprotectonprotecttionprotetionprotectionnproctectionprottection

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