Protect
Meaning
Keep safe from harm or injury.
Pronunciation
UK prəˈtekt
US prəˈtekt
Example Sentences
- Adidas created its 'Adilette' line of sandals specifically to protect soccer players from diseases that can be contracted in communal showers.
- It was built in different areas by different dynasties to protect different territorial borders.
- In the [Han] Dynasty, the emperors extended the Great Wall far into today's western China to protect Silk Road trade.
- The birds are sometimes seen doing this in the wild to protect themselves from a predator.
- Living in pods helps them protect each other and find food more easily.
- It is important to protect these incredible creatures and their environments.
- Zoos help protect animals in danger.
- Your ribs protect your heart and lungs.
- Eyebrows and eyelashes protect your eyes.
- Nails protect your soft fingertips.
Learn Protect in Context
Movies About Brave HeroesDo you have a favorite movie hero? Heroes face big problems in every movie. They never give up, even when scared. A hero often protects other people. Some heroes have amazing super powers. Other heroe...Read story 
Bones Inside Your BodyFeel your arm with your other hand. Do you feel something hard inside? That is a bone under your skin. Bones live inside your whole body. Adults have about two hundred bones. Babies are born with even...Read story 
Skin Hair and NailsTouch your arm with your finger. That soft cover is your skin. Skin covers your whole body. It keeps germs and water out. Skin also helps you feel touch. You feel hot, cold, and pain through it. Hair...Read story
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