guard

1 of 2

noun

ˈgärd

: one assigned to protect or oversee another: such as

: a person or a body of persons on sentinel duty

Guards were posted around the camp.

guards plural : troops attached to the person of the sovereign

British : conductor sense b

: a defensive state or attitude

asked him out when his guard was down

: a defensive position (as in boxing)

: the act or duty of protecting or defending

: the state of being protected : protection

: a protective or safety device

specifically : a device for protecting a machine part or the operator of a machine

archaic : precaution

: a position or player next to the center in a football line

: a player stationed in the backcourt in basketball

guard

2 of 2

verb

guarded; guarding; guards

transitive verb

: to protect an edge of with an ornamental border

: to protect from danger especially by watchful attention : make secure

police guarding our cities

: to stand at the entrance of as if on guard or as a barrier

: to tend to carefully : preserve, protect

guarded their privacy

archaic : escort

: to watch over so as to prevent escape, disclosure, or indiscretion

guarded the prisoners.

: to attempt to prevent (an opponent) from playing effectively or scoring

intransitive verb

: to watch by way of caution or defense : stand guard

guard against mistakes

guarder noun

Example Sentences

Noun There were dozens of police officers standing guard along the parade route. Tourists gather every day to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The guard must be in place before operating the meat slicer. Verb Two policemen were assigned to guard the prisoner. A tank guarded the bridge from enemy attack. A police officer was stationed outside to guard the door. They jealously guard their secrets. Her whereabouts are a tightly guarded secret. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The guard will assist with perimeter security, entry and exit security and issuing supplies to inmates from secure stations, among other things, according to the order.

Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The changing of the guard comes at a time when many Britons are facing an energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, war in Ukraine and fallout from Brexit.

Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 The husband of Princess Beatrice joined the crowds gathering at the Horseguards Parade to watch the traditional changing of the guard accompanied by daughter Sienna in a stroller.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Friday’s vote recognized what was already, in practical terms, military control of the guard.

Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The changing of the guard comes at a time when many Britons are facing an energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, the war in Ukraine and the fallout from Brexit.

Danica Kirka, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 At Alabama, Pierschbacher started 57 games in his career and was the left guard for the CFP national championship teams of the 2015 and 2017 seasons.

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 The armored car guard who was shot and robbed at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro died Thursday, officials said.

Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Jones, the starting right guard, said there was not yet an indication of who will start Saturday.

Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

If he is cleared to start and gets bumped over to guard, that would create a ripple effect on the interior of the line.

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Leatherwood started at tackle for the Raiders and then moved inside to guard.

USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 What the Colts miss as much as their quality as backups is their versatility, as Pryor could play four positions and Pinter could moonlight at center in addition to guard.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Aug. 2022 Late in the second quarter, Zach Tom was inserted at right tackle, Newman slid to guard, Hanson moved to center and Myers left the game.

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 A’ja Wilson and guard Chelsea Gray alongside Plum—all of whom won gold medals for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.

Laine Higgins, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 The former Dallas Cowboys offensive guard the Miami Dolphins signed to a two-year, $14 million deal this offseason with the vision of having the 25-year-old switch positions to center, hasn’t been horrible in his new spot.

Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 Peter the Great kept several in the palace, and up until the Russian Revolution in 1917, the Romanov tsars all had Black soldiers guard the doors of their bedchambers.

Jennifer Wilson, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 The monitors are careful to avoid the armed men who guard the fields on behalf of the Peruvian, Colombian and Brazilian gangs who buy the coca.

Simeon Tegel, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

guard 1 of 2

noun

ˈgärd

: a person or a body of persons that guards against injury or danger

the palace guard

: the act or duty of keeping watch

An officer stood guard outside.

: a device giving protection

a mouth guard

guard

2 of 2

verb

guarded; guarding

: to protect from danger : defend

: to watch over so as to prevent escape

guard a prisoner

: to keep careful watch for in order to prevent

I try to guard against mistakes.

guard 1 of 2

noun

as in warden

a person or group that watches over someone or something checked in with the security guard at the gate

Synonyms & Similar Words

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warden
sentinel
keeper
guardian
sentry
custodian
bodyguard
patrol
warder
watchman
defender
picket
minder
watch
escort
lookout
watcher
observer
gatekeeper
convoy
honor guard
surveillant
watchdog
spotter
hack

as in defensive

a position of readiness to oppose actual or expected attack be on your guard against snakes in the swamp

Synonyms & Similar Words

defensive
lookout
alert
watch
qui vive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

offensive

as in lock

a protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation slid the guard into place over the chainsaw chain

Synonyms & Similar Words

lock
safety
shield
defense
safeguard
protection
fail-safe

as in defense

means or method of defending the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard

Synonyms & Similar Words

defense
safeguard
shield
protection
ammunition
wall
weapon
security
screen
armor
ward
buckler
cover
aegis
fort
fortress
armament
arm
weaponry
stronghold
egis
palisade
munitions
fastness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

attack
offense
assault
aggression
offensive
offence

as in guide

one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps

Synonyms & Similar Words

guide
escort
attendant
companion
leader
sidekick
squire
conductor
pilot
chaperone
honor guard
convoy
chaperon
shadow
outrider
courier

as in defender

someone that protects a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity

Synonyms & Similar Words

defender
protector
guardian
custodian
bodyguard
protection
guardian angel
sentry
keeper
sentinel
warder
warden
champion
watchman
preserver
watch
watchdog
saver
lookout
harborer
conserver

guard

2 of 2

verb

as in to protect

to drive danger or attack away from guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked

Synonyms & Similar Words

protect
defend
shield
safeguard
fence
bulwark
fend
secure
ward
keep
screen
prevent
save
cover
preserve
stand up for
forfend
resist
fight
oppose
battle
war
avert
withstand
buffer
conserve
picket
wall
palisade
contend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

attack
assault
assail
overrun
cave
submit
beset
storm
yield
bombard
besiege
capitulate

as in to barricade

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle

Synonyms & Similar Words

barricade
blockade
lock
gate
bar
fence
obstruct
wall (off)
hedge
dike
close (off)
block (off)
curtain (off)
bolt
screen (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

open
unbar
reopen
unblock
unbolt

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of guard are defend, protect, safeguard, and shield. While all these words mean "to keep secure from danger or against attack," guard implies protecting with vigilance and force against expected danger.

White House entrances are well guarded

The words defend and guard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defend denotes warding off actual or threatened attack.

defend the country

While the synonyms protect and guard are close in meaning, protect implies the use of something (such as a covering) as a bar to the admission or impact of what may attack or injure.

a hard hat to protect your head

In some situations, the words safeguard and guard are roughly equivalent. However, safeguard implies taking precautionary protective measures against merely possible danger.

our civil liberties must be safeguarded

The words shield and guard can be used in similar contexts, but shield suggests protective intervention in imminent danger or actual attack.

shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

单词	guard
释义	guard 1 of 2 noun ˈgärd 1 : one assigned to protect or oversee another: such as a : a person or a body of persons on sentinel duty Guards were posted around the camp. b guards plural : troops attached to the person of the sovereign c British : conductor sense b 2 a : a defensive state or attitude asked him out when his guard was down b : a defensive position (as in boxing) 3 a : the act or duty of protecting or defending b : the state of being protected : protection 4 : a protective or safety device specifically : a device for protecting a machine part or the operator of a machine 5 archaic : precaution 6 a : a position or player next to the center in a football line b : a player stationed in the backcourt in basketball guard 2 of 2 verb guarded; guarding; guards transitive verb 1 : to protect an edge of with an ornamental border 2 a : to protect from danger especially by watchful attention : make secure police guarding our cities b : to stand at the entrance of as if on guard or as a barrier c : to tend to carefully : preserve, protect guarded their privacy 3 archaic : escort 4 a : to watch over so as to prevent escape, disclosure, or indiscretion guarded the prisoners. b : to attempt to prevent (an opponent) from playing effectively or scoring intransitive verb : to watch by way of caution or defense : stand guard guard against mistakes guarder noun Phrases off guard : in an unprepared or unsuspecting state Her angry response caught me off guard. on guard : defensively watchful : alert is on guard against terrorists Synonyms Noun custodian guardian keeper lookout minder picket sentinel sentry warden warder watch watcher watchman Verb bulwark cover defend fence fend forfend keep protect safeguard screen secure shield ward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun There were dozens of police officers standing guard along the parade route. Tourists gather every day to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The guard must be in place before operating the meat slicer. Verb Two policemen were assigned to guard the prisoner. A tank guarded the bridge from enemy attack. A police officer was stationed outside to guard the door. They jealously guard their secrets. Her whereabouts are a tightly guarded secret. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The guard will assist with perimeter security, entry and exit security and issuing supplies to inmates from secure stations, among other things, according to the order. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 The changing of the guard comes at a time when many Britons are facing an energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, war in Ukraine and fallout from Brexit. Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 The husband of Princess Beatrice joined the crowds gathering at the Horseguards Parade to watch the traditional changing of the guard accompanied by daughter Sienna in a stroller. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Friday’s vote recognized what was already, in practical terms, military control of the guard. Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The changing of the guard comes at a time when many Britons are facing an energy crisis, the soaring cost of living, the war in Ukraine and the fallout from Brexit. Danica Kirka, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 At Alabama, Pierschbacher started 57 games in his career and was the left guard for the CFP national championship teams of the 2015 and 2017 seasons. Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 The armored car guard who was shot and robbed at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro died Thursday, officials said. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 Jones, the starting right guard, said there was not yet an indication of who will start Saturday. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb If he is cleared to start and gets bumped over to guard, that would create a ripple effect on the interior of the line. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Leatherwood started at tackle for the Raiders and then moved inside to guard. USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 What the Colts miss as much as their quality as backups is their versatility, as Pryor could play four positions and Pinter could moonlight at center in addition to guard. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Aug. 2022 Late in the second quarter, Zach Tom was inserted at right tackle, Newman slid to guard, Hanson moved to center and Myers left the game. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 A’ja Wilson and guard Chelsea Gray alongside Plum—all of whom won gold medals for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. Laine Higgins, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 The former Dallas Cowboys offensive guard the Miami Dolphins signed to a two-year, $14 million deal this offseason with the vision of having the 25-year-old switch positions to center, hasn’t been horrible in his new spot. Omar Kelly, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 Peter the Great kept several in the palace, and up until the Russian Revolution in 1917, the Romanov tsars all had Black soldiers guard the doors of their bedchambers. Jennifer Wilson, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 The monitors are careful to avoid the armed men who guard the fields on behalf of the Peruvian, Colombian and Brazilian gangs who buy the coca. Simeon Tegel, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English garde, from Anglo-French garde, guarde, warde, from garder, guarder, warder, to guard, defend, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wartēn to watch, take care — more at ward First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1500, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing guard coast guard guard dog guard cell guard against crossing guard corporal's guard color guard guard of honor guard hair master chief petty officer of the coast guard let one's guard down honor guard have/keep one's guard up guard's van let down one's guard old guard new guard on one's guard rear guard provost guard security guard stand guard/watch cattle guard yeoman of the guard under guard shooting guard national guard on guard against splash guard point guard on guard the old guard off guard See More coast guard guard dog guard cell guard against crossing guard corporal's guard color guard guard of honor guard hair master chief petty officer of the coast guard let one's guard down honor guard have/keep one's guard up guard's van let down one's guard old guard new guard on one's guard rear guard provost guard security guard stand guard/watch cattle guard yeoman of the guard under guard shooting guard national guard on guard against splash guard point guard on guard the old guard off guard See More Kids Definition guard 1 of 2 noun ˈgärd 1 : a person or a body of persons that guards against injury or danger the palace guard 2 : the act or duty of keeping watch An officer stood guard outside. 3 : a device giving protection a mouth guard guard 2 of 2 verb guarded; guarding 1 : to protect from danger : defend 2 : to watch over so as to prevent escape guard a prisoner 3 : to keep careful watch for in order to prevent I try to guard against mistakes. guard 1 of 2 noun 1 as in warden a person or group that watches over someone or something checked in with the security guard at the gate Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance warden sentinel keeper guardian sentry custodian bodyguard patrol warder watchman defender picket minder watch escort lookout watcher observer gatekeeper convoy honor guard surveillant watchdog spotter hack 2 as in defensive a position of readiness to oppose actual or expected attack be on your guard against snakes in the swamp Synonyms & Similar Words defensive lookout alert watch qui vive Antonyms & Near Antonyms offensive 3 as in lock a protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation slid the guard into place over the chainsaw chain Synonyms & Similar Words lock safety shield defense safeguard protection fail-safe 4 as in defense means or method of defending the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard Synonyms & Similar Words defense safeguard shield protection ammunition wall weapon security screen armor ward buckler cover aegis fort fortress armament arm weaponry stronghold egis palisade munitions fastness Antonyms & Near Antonyms attack offense assault aggression offensive offence 5 as in guide one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps Synonyms & Similar Words guide escort attendant companion leader sidekick squire conductor pilot chaperone honor guard convoy chaperon shadow outrider courier 6 as in defender someone that protects a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity Synonyms & Similar Words defender protector guardian custodian bodyguard protection guardian angel sentry keeper sentinel warder warden champion watchman preserver watch watchdog saver lookout harborer conserver guard 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to protect to drive danger or attack away from guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked Synonyms & Similar Words protect defend shield safeguard fence bulwark fend secure ward keep screen prevent save cover preserve stand up for forfend resist fight oppose battle war avert withstand buffer conserve picket wall palisade contend Antonyms & Near Antonyms attack assault assail overrun cave submit beset storm yield bombard besiege capitulate See More 2 as in to barricade to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle Synonyms & Similar Words barricade blockade lock gate bar fence obstruct wall (off) hedge dike close (off) block (off) curtain (off) bolt screen (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms open unbar reopen unblock unbolt Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of guard are defend, protect, safeguard, and shield. While all these words mean "to keep secure from danger or against attack," guard implies protecting with vigilance and force against expected danger. White House entrances are well guarded The words defend and guard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defend denotes warding off actual or threatened attack. defend the country While the synonyms protect and guard are close in meaning, protect implies the use of something (such as a covering) as a bar to the admission or impact of what may attack or injure. a hard hat to protect your head In some situations, the words safeguard and guard are roughly equivalent. However, safeguard implies taking precautionary protective measures against merely possible danger. our civil liberties must be safeguarded The words shield and guard can be used in similar contexts, but shield suggests protective intervention in imminent danger or actual attack. shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand Phrases Containing guard old guard guard (against) on guard old guard guard (against) on guard
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