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mothproof vs protect

protect vs mothproof

mothproof is an adjective but protect is not an adjective.

mothproof and protect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mothproof No Yes Yes No
protect No No Yes No
As verbs, protect is a hypernym of mothproof; that is, protect is a word with a broader meaning than mothproof:
  • mothproof: protect from moths
  • protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
mothproof (adjective) protect (adjective)
resistant to damage by moths
mothproof (verb) protect (verb)
protect from moths shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
Difference between mothproof and protect

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