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guard
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- pronunciation:
- gard
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
guards, guarding, guarded |
| definition 1: |
When you guard something, you watch over it to keep it safe.
In the story, a fierce dragon guarded the castle.The dog guarded his bone so no other animal could take it from him.- synonyms:
- defend, preserve, protect, watch
- similar words:
- cover, mind, save, secure, shelter, shield
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| definition 2: |
When someone guards another person, they watch that person and make sure they do not escape.
The officers guarded the prisoners.- synonyms:
- watch
- similar words:
- confine, patrol
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| definition 3: |
When you guard against something, you do things to prevent something bad happening. If you guard against catching a cold, it means that you do something to protect yourself from getting a cold.
Children are taught to wash their hands and cover their mouths when they sneeze to guard against spreading disease.- similar words:
- prepare, prevent
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| related words: |
bless, herd, keep, take care of |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A guard is a person who watches out for danger or keeps something safe.
Tim's uncle works as a guard in an art museum.
- synonyms:
- defender, preserver
- similar words:
- custodian, protection
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| definition 2: |
A guard is a person who watches over another person to keep them from getting away.
There are many guards in the prison.- similar words:
- patrol
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| definition 3: |
A guard is something people use to prevent injury to a part of the body.
Football players wear guards on their shoulders and knees.- synonyms:
- defense, shield
- similar words:
- cover, protection, safety, screen
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| related words: |
watch |
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