What is "guard" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "guard": a person who keeps watch over something or someone

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": to keep watch over

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": the person who plays that position on a football team

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": protect against a challenge or attack

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": a military unit serving to protect some place or person

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": the duty of serving as a sentry

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Meaning of "guard": a position on a basketball team

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ɡɑɹd/

Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːd/

Synonyms:

defender, warden, escort, lookout, shepherd, shield, picket, chaperon, guardian, sentry, watch, chaperone, custodian, sentinel, ward, bouncer, chaser, convoyer, watchperson, shield, bulwark, armor, screen, armament, buffer, protection, aegis, rampart, pad, ward, safeguard, security, preserve, patrol, secure, oversee, defend, cover, keep, observe, escort, supervise, safeguard, shield, lookout, shepherd, mind, police, fend, attend, bulwark, chaperon, screen, chaperone, stonewall, tend, shelter, conduct, superintend, convoy, save, baby-sit, look after, shotgun, cover up, keep an eye on, keep in view, keep under surveillance, ride shotgun for, see after,

Antonyms:

harm, hurt, injury, ignore, endanger, harm, injure, desert, uncover, disregard, hurt, neglect, give up, lose, let go, abandon, leave, lay bare, forget,