How To Spell guard?
How to Pronounce guard?
Correct pronunciation for the word "guard" is [ɡˈɑːd], [ɡˈɑːd], [ɡ_ˈɑː_d].
Definition of guard
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To defend or protect from danger or attack.
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To watch by way of caution; to be cautious.
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Security or defence against attack or injury; a man or body of men on guard; a person in charge of a railway train or a coach; a watch-chain; a state of caution or vigilance, in order to prevent surprise or attack; part of the hilt of a sword, which protects the hand; a posture of defence.
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The Life-Guards. Advanced-guard or van-guard, a body of troops that march before an army or division, to prevent surprise or give notice of danger. Rear-guard, a body of troops that march in the rear of an army or division, for its protection. Life-guards, a body of select troops, whose duty is to defend the person of a prince; the elite of the army.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Guard?
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What is the adverb for guard?
The adverb form of the word "guard" is "guardedly".
What is the adjective for guard?
The adjective form of the word "guard" is "guarded".
Usage over time for guard:
This graph shows how "guard" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of guard?
The plural of the "guard" can be the "guards".
What is the singular form of guard?
The singular of the "guard" can be the "guard".
Synonyms for Guard:
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n.
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- ancillary ,
- belt ,
- carriage ,
- camshaft ,
- bearing ,
- awareness ,
- cam ,
- bucket ,
- chamber ,
- ball bearing ,
- button .
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- cavalry ,
- detachment ,
- brigade ,
- command ,
- contingent .
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- doorkeeper ,
- bruiser ,
- attack dog ,
- beefeater .
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- engineer .
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- conceal .
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- flying squad .
- buttress ,
- buffet ,
- embankment ,
- citadel ,
- fort .
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v.
• arm • defend • protect • fence • guard • accompany • cherish • mind • support • envelop • protect, secure • screen
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