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- [gahrd]
- /gɑrd/
- /ɡɑːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahrd]
- /gɑrd/
Definitions of guard word
- verb with object guard to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler. 1
- verb with object guard to keep under close watch in order to prevent escape, misconduct, etc.: to guard a prisoner. 1
- verb with object guard to keep under control or restraint as a matter of caution or prudence: to guard one's temper. 1
- verb with object guard to provide or equip with some safeguard or protective appliance, as to prevent loss, injury, etc. 1
- verb with object guard Sports. to position oneself so as to obstruct or impede the movement or progress of (an opponent on offense): The linebacker moved to his right to guard the end going out for a pass. 1
- verb with object guard Chess. to protect (a piece or a square) by placing a piece in a supportive or defensive position relative to it. 1
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Origin of guard
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English garde guardianship < Old French g(u)arde, noun derivative of g(u)arder (v.) < Germanic; see ward
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Parts of speech for Guard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
guard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
guard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for guard
noun guard
- defender — If someone is a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized, they argue or act in support of that thing or person.
- warden — any of several pears having a crisp, firm flesh, used in cookery.
- lookout — Cape, a sandy reef in the Outer Banks, off E North Carolina, SW of Cape Hatteras: lighthouse.
- shepherd — a male given name.
- shield — a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
verb guard
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- patrol — (of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- oversee — to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews.
- defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
Antonyms for guard
noun guard
verb guard
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
- uncover — to lay bare; disclose; reveal.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
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