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guard
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- pronunciation:
- gard
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- off guard, on guard
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
guards, guarding, guarded |
| definition 1: |
to protect from danger or harm.
The dog guarded the sheep.- synonyms:
- defend, preserve, protect, watch
- similar words:
- cover, ensure, escort, mind, safeguard, save, secure, shelter, shield
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| definition 2: |
to watch over to prevent escape.
Please guard the prisoners.- synonyms:
- watch
- similar words:
- confine, escort, patrol, restrain
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| definition 3: |
to do what is necessary to prevent (followed by "against").
The farmers in the valley need to guard against floods in the rainy season.- similar words:
- prepare, prevent
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| related words: |
bless, conserve, herd, keep, take care of, tend |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who watches out for danger or protects property.
The museum had guards at every exit.
- synonyms:
- defender, preserver, shield
- similar words:
- chaperon, custodian, escort, protection, security, warden, watchman
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| definition 2: |
A person who watches over another person to prevent escape.
There are guards in the prison day and night.- synonyms:
- escort, lookout
- similar words:
- patrol, warden
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| definition 3: |
a device used to prevent harm to something.
Soccer players wear shin guards.- synonyms:
- defense, shield
- similar words:
- cover, protection, safeguard, safety, screen, security
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| related words: |
watch |
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| phrase: |
off guard, on guard |
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