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GAHD/ɡɑːd/

A guard is a person whose job is to protect a place, people, or things: a security guard; a border guard; stand guard. A guard can also be a protective device: a fire guard; a mudguard. Protect is the general verb; a guard is the person (or object) doing it. As a verb: guard the door; guard against mistakes. On your guard means ready for danger. Guardian is a different word (legal carer).

Meaning

A person whose job is to protect a place, people, or things.

Examples

• “A guard stood at the entrance to the museum.”
• “A security guard checked our bags at the door.”
• “Staff were told to be on their guard after the warning.”

Good to know

a security / border guard. stand / on your guard. Verb: guard + place; guard against. Legal carer: guardian.

Near in meaning

sentry

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