guarding

Meanings

• verb

  The act of protecting or keeping safe.

  - "He is guarding the treasure chest."
  - "The police are guarding the entrance to the building."

• noun

  A person or thing that protects or keeps safe.

  - "The guard is responsible for guarding the museum."
  - "The dog is a good guard for the house."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guarding
warding , herding , gardening

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Variants

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guard , guarded , guarder , guarders , guarding , guards , guard against , guarded against , guarding against , guards against

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Forms

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guarded, guarding, guards

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Etymology

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From Old English 'gardian' meaning 'to keep, watch over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guardian angel' refers to a protective spirit or divine being believed to watch over and protect a person.

2. In the military, a 'guard of honor' is a ceremonial unit responsible for guarding important buildings or events.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protection: The act of safeguarding or shielding from harm.

2. Security: The state of being free from danger or threat.

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Culture

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In literature, 'guarding' is often used metaphorically to describe the protection of emotions or ideas. In art, guardians are depicted as statues or figures guarding important sites or objects.

How to Memorize "guarding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing watch over an important object or area.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gardener's Rule' to remember the definition: 'Guarding' is like a 'Gardener' who keeps things 'growing' (safe) in his 'garden' (area).

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