Word: overprotect
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ver
pro
tect
Definition: To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: protect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before, in front of
Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover