protection

noun B2

Meaning

Protection refers to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, danger, or loss.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "protection" with "protective," which refers to something that serves to protect.

Example Sentences

Do you think this jacket offers enough protection from rain ?
The new law provides better protection for consumers against fraud .
The new law provides better protection for workers' rights .
You need protection from the sun when you go outside .

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