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- pronunciation:
- seIf
gard
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person, thing, or action that serves to protect or defend; means of maintaining safety.
The government has recently implemented safeguards against the spreading of the disease.Changing one's password frequently is a safeguard against one's account being compromised.- synonyms:
- bulwark, defense, guard, protection, shield
- similar words:
- bastion, convoy, security
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amulet |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
safeguards, safeguarding, safeguarded |
| definition: |
to keep safe; guard; protect.
The city is building a new levee by the river to safeguard the business district against flooding.Smoke detectors help safeguard one's home against fire.By investing conservatively, the couple hoped to safeguard their assets.- synonyms:
- guard, protect, shield
- antonyms:
- jeopardize
- similar words:
- armor, chaperon, convoy, defend, ensure, preserve, save, secure, shelter, watch
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cover, mail, mind, preserve, save, spare |
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