guard
[ gahrd ]
/ gɑrd /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to take precautions (usually followed by against): to guard against errors.
to give protection; keep watch; be watchful.
noun
Idioms for guard
Origin of guard
1375–1425; late Middle English
garde guardianship < Old French
g(u)arde, noun derivative of
g(u)arder (v.) < Germanic; see
ward
SYNONYMS FOR guard
synonym study for guard
1. See
defend.
OTHER WORDS FROM guard
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guard cell,
guard dog,
guard duty,
guard hair
Example sentences from the Web for guards
British Dictionary definitions for guards (1 of 2)
Guards
/ (ɡɑːdz) /
pl n
- (esp in European armies) any of various regiments responsible for ceremonial duties and, formerly, the protection of the head of statethe Life Guards; the Grenadier Guards
- (as modifier)a Guards regiment
British Dictionary definitions for guards (2 of 2)
guard
/ (ɡɑːd) /
verb
noun
Derived forms of guard
guardable, adjective guarder, noun guardless, adjective guardlike, adjectiveWord Origin for guard
C15: from Old French
garde, from
garder to protect, of Germanic origin; compare Spanish
guardar; see
ward
Idioms and Phrases with guards
guard
see off guard; stand guard.