overprotect (B2)
verb
Definition
overprotect means to protect to an excessive degree; to coddle. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to overprotect in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will overprotect before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to overprotect.
How to Use overprotect
- to overprotect (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to overprotect."
- overprotect in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how overprotect works in context."
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