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guard
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- pronunciation:
- gard
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- off guard, on guard
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
guards, guarding, guarded |
| definition 1: |
to protect from danger or harm.
Security officers guarded the princess.A fierce dragon was said to guard the castle.- synonyms:
- defend, preserve, protect, watch
- similar words:
- chaperon, convoy, cover, ensure, escort, mind, safeguard, save, secure, shelter, shield
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| definition 2: |
to keep watch over so as to prevent escape; keep in check; restrain.
The soldiers guarded the prisoners.You should guard your speech.- synonyms:
- sentinel, watch
- similar words:
- confine, escort, patrol, restrain
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| related words: |
bless, conserve, father, favor, herd, keep, mask, take care of, tend, tutor |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to take precautions (fol. by "against").
The farmers in the valley need to guard against floods in the rainy season.- synonyms:
- provide
- similar words:
- prepare, prevent
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| definition 2: |
to provide protection.
Waterproofing your basement will guard against water damage.- synonyms:
- defend, protect
- similar words:
- cover, shield
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| related words: |
caution, watch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who watches out for danger or intrusion; one who protects.
The museum had guards at every exit.
- synonyms:
- defender, preserver, protector, shield, tutelary, watchdog
- similar words:
- chaperon, convoy, custodian, escort, keeper, protection, security, warden, watcher, watchman
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| definition 2: |
one who watches over (another) so as to prevent escape.
There are guards in the prison day and night.- synonyms:
- escort, keeper, lookout, sentinel, surveillant, watchdog
- similar words:
- jailer, patrol, warden
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| definition 3: |
something used to prevent harm; safety device.
The goalie is putting on his shin guards.- synonyms:
- defense, protector, shield
- similar words:
- buffer, bulwark, cover, protection, safeguard, safety, safety valve, screen, security
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| definition 4: |
(sing.) a set of guards who serve simultaneously.
We went to the palace to watch the changing of the guard.He was a member of the honor guard that carried the casket. |
| related words: |
agent, watch |
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| phrase: |
off guard, on guard |
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