protection
/prəˈtɛkʃən/
pro · tec · tion
prə · ˈtɛk · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of keeping someone or something safe
Significado en Español
protección
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bảo vệ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “protection”:
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A
exposure
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B
safeguard
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C
attack
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D
danger
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B — safeguard.
“protection” means n. the act of keeping someone or something safe
Common questions about “protection”
What does “protection” mean?
protection — n. the act of keeping someone or something safe. In Chinese: 保护.
How do you pronounce “protection”?
protection is pronounced /prəˈtɛkʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · tec · tion.
Is “protection” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. protection appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
