guard

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that protects or guards.

  - "The soldier acted as a guard for the important document."
  - "The guard dog protects the house from intruders."
  - "The traffic guard ensures the safety of pedestrians."

• verb

  To keep watch over or protect.

  - "Please guard the treasure chest carefully."
  - "Can you guard the baby while I take a shower?"
  - "The security guards are responsible for guarding the premises."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɡɑɹd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fender , protection , quillon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guard
ward , yard , gard , card

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Variants

List of all variants of guard that leads to same result
guard , guards , off guard , on guard , guarded , guarder , guarders , guarding , guard cell , guard cells , guard hair , guard hairs , guard of honor , guards of honor , guard against , guarded against , guarding against , guards against , guard dog , guard's van , cattle guard , cattle guards , coast guard , coast guards , coastguard , coastguards

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Forms

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guards, guarding, guarded

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Etymology

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From Old English 'gardian' meaning 'keeper, protector'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guard' is used in various fields, such as security, military, and sports.

2. The word 'guard' has Germanic roots.

3. In chess, the 'guard' is a term used for a piece that moves and captures diagonally.

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Related Concepts

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1. Security: The practice of taking various measures to protect people, property, or information from harm or theft.

2. Protection: The act of sheltering or keeping safe from harm, danger, or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, guards are often depicted as protectors of valuable or important items or people. In art, guards can be depicted as warriors or soldiers. In music, 'Guard' is a song by the band 'The Police'.

How to Memorize "guard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing standing in front of an object or person, keeping it safe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guard' with the idea of protection or safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Guards keep us safe' to remember the meaning of the word.

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