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Guard (Verb)

Meaning 1

Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Ward

Related Words

  • Guard (noun)

Meaning 2

Protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Defend
  • Hold

Hypernyms

  • Protect

Meaning 3

To keep watch over; "there would be men guarding the horses".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

  • Observe
  • Follow
  • Keep An Eye On
  • Watch Over

Hyponyms

  • Police
  • Stand Sentinel
  • Keep Guard
  • Babysit
  • Stand Watch
  • Sit

Related Words

  • Guard (noun)

Meaning 4

Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence; "guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

  • Move
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