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overprotective vs protective

protective vs overprotective

overprotective and protective both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overprotective No Yes No No
protective No Yes No No
overprotective (adjective) protective (adjective)
overly protective intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
showing care
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
Difference between overprotective and protective

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