English dictionary

guard

/g/A/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
the person who plays that position on a football team

noun.person

Examples
The left guard was injured on the play.

Synonyms tackle

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a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

noun.artifact

Synonyms safety safety device

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a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

noun.attribute

Examples
Keep your guard up.

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the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

noun.person

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a military unit serving to protect some place or person

noun.group

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a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

noun.act

Examples
An insurance policy is a good safeguard.

We let our guard down.

Synonyms precaution safeguard

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the duty of serving as a sentry

noun.act

Examples
He was on guard that night.

Synonyms guard duty sentry duty sentry go

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(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

noun.act

Examples
Guards must be good blockers.

Synonyms end tackle

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a position on a basketball team

noun.act

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One who, or that which, guards from injury, danger, exposure, or attack; defense; protection.

noun

Source: webster1913

to keep watch over

verb.social

Examples
There would be men guarding the horses.

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watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

verb.competition

Examples
Guard my possessions while I'm away.

Synonyms ward

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protect against a challenge or attack

verb.competition

Synonyms defend hold

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take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

verb.social

Examples
Guard against becoming too friendly with the staff.

Guard against infection.

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To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for.

verb

Source: webster1913
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety; as, careful persons <i>guard</i> against mistakes.

verb

Source: webster1913