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protective vs protect

protect vs protective

protective is an adjective but protect is not an adjective.

protective is not a verb while protect is a verb.

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

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