This page shows Protective in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like defensive or guardian. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Protective in a sentence

Protective | Protectiveness | Protectively

Protective meaning

  1. Serving or intended to protect.
  2. Wishing to protect; defensive of somebody or something.

Synonyms of Protective

preventive prophylactic defensive evasive tutelar tutelary guardian custodial antifertility contraceptive preserving conserving cautionary antifouling overprotective

Example sentences (20)

Even if they feel comfortable in temperature, scratching up a place to sleep has additional protective functions.

He was a very loving son, protective brother, caring grandson, much-loved nephew, kindest boyfriend and loyal friend.

I get very emotionally attached and protective of my characters,” she told show hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.

Child protective cases had been opened in just 13% of those situations prior to the deaths, the study showed.

Holley added that there was no protective order and that Podberesky was willing to come to court and explain.

But locals are very protective of the industry as they are aware it is one of two main economic earners for the territory.

All three children were taken into custody by Child Protective Services, according to the sheriff’s office.

An officer in a neon protective vest and military fatigues steps out of an armored vehicle in Derna, Libya.

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It involves the brain and spinal cord, in which the protective layer of nerve cells is attacked by the body’s immune system.

Asked why he wasn’t wearing protective clothing, Morrison explained that he doesn’t think it’s necessary.

His outburst is hilarious but also underscores the depth of his affection for Peter and his protective instincts towards him.

All employees must have appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), given underground utility maintenance’s high hazards.

At the outset supplies of PPE (personal protective equipment) were low and the government was left scrambling to replace them.

But before she got there officers smashed the locks on protective shutters before using a battering ram to smash a front door.

Cancer natives carry the “Mother” archetype of the Zodiac— undeniably protective and innately nurturing.

An adult protective services official was reportedly seen outside the home of Janie Santana on Friday.

He said the experience of the past three years has put a damper on the political appetite for future protective health measures.

For most flowers, sepals are the green protective part that covers the flower bud before they bloom.

Hoet explained that a healthy parent-child relationship is an important “protective factor” that acts as a buffer to life’s stress.

For a guy with one playoff win in nine seasons, excuses surround LaVine like protective feathers.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "protective" in a sentence?
An example: "Even if they feel comfortable in temperature, scratching up a place to sleep has additional protective functions." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "protective" from real English texts.
What does "protective" mean?
Protective means: Serving or intended to protect.
What are synonyms of "protective"?
Common synonyms of "protective" include: preventive, prophylactic, defensive, evasive, tutelar, tutelary, guardian, custodial. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "protective" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "protective", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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