Yoong Liat Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
protect from/against
Sharon wore a thick coat to protect herself from/against the cold.
Which word should I use?
Many thanks.
Which word should I use?
Many thanks.
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Yoong Liat Sharon wore a thick coat to protect herself from/against the cold. Which word should I use? Many thanks.
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Yoong LiatIn US, I hear both, 'from' being more common.
Sharon wore a thick coat to protect herself from/against the cold.
Which word should I use?
Many thanks.
Editing here: I think that perhaps 'against' is used more when talking about medical is
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