What does protects mean?
Protects means third-person singular simple present indicative of protect.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of protect.
Use protects when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Protects means third-person singular simple present indicative of protect.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use protects where its definition matches the intended context.
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