protected (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛktɪd/
Definition
Kept safe from harm or injury.
Examples
The children were protected from the rain by a large umbrella.
This species is protected by law to prevent extinction.
The company's assets are protected by insurance.
How to Use protected
- protected from (prepositional phrase)
- Shielded or kept safe from a specific danger or influence. — "The house was protected from the storm by sturdy shutters."
- protected by (prepositional phrase)
- Having defense or safety provided by someone or something. — "The refugees were protected by international law."
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