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protectively

adverb

In a protective manner

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
B1

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adverb

  1. In a protective manner

    “He bent protectively over the woman”

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Example Sentences

He bent protectively over the woman

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