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.

单词	on 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. on guard phrase as in alert paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity Since it was hunting season, we wore brightly colored vests and remained on guard while hiking. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance alert awake on tiptoe vigilant tentie watchful alive attentive aware careful observant regardful sensitive Argus-eyed on the ball cautious on the qui vive wary tenty on one's toes conscious on the alert keen wide-awake open-eyed prepared sharp mindful cognizant sleepless wakeful heedful ready hypervigilant hyperalert chary observing sharp-eyed Antonyms & Near Antonyms asleep absent sleeping dreaming absorbed dreamy engrossed unaware preoccupied distracted unconscious oblivious careless faraway abstracted insensible daydreaming dazed unwitting unprepared heedless unmindful inattentive unwary unknowing unthinking absentminded unheeding unready See More
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