protected
Translation
protected
Examples
This is a protected area for wildlife.
This is a protected area for wildlife.
The password-protected file is secure.
The password-protected file is secure.
Grammar Patterns
protected ((from/against sth.)) kept safe from (sth.) The animals are protected from hunters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: safe, secure, guarded; Antonyms: vulnerable, exposed, unprotected
Etymology
From Latin 'pro-' (in front) + 'tegere' (to cover). The '-ed' suffix indicates a past participle, describing a state.
Memory Tips
Picture something being covered or shielded, making it safe. The '-ed' means it has been made safe.