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protect vs protective

protective vs protect

protect is not an adjective while protective is an adjective.

protect is a verb but protective is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
protect No No Yes No
protective No Yes No No
protect (adjective) protective (adjective)
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
showing care
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
protect (verb) protective (verb)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
Difference between protect and protective

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