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protectively

/prəˈtɛktɪvli/

Translations

protectivelyadverb

/prəˈtɛktɪvli/

He stood protectively in front of his friend.

Он встал защитно перед своим другом.

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Synonyms

protectivelyadverb

In a manner that is intended to protect or shield from harm or danger.

She held the baby protectively in her arms as the storm raged outside.

For the purpose of preserving or safeguarding a right, interest, or claim, especially in legal or administrative contexts.

The company filed the patent application protectively to secure its intellectual property.