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Meaning of guard
A person or thing that watches or protects something
Etymology of guard
The word "guard" comes from the Old French word "garde", which is derived from the Germanic word "warda", meaning "watch" or "protection"
Historically, the term has been used to refer to a person or group responsible for watching or protecting something, such as a guardian, a sentinel, or a military unit
Synonyms
safeguard
protector
defender
sentinel
watcher
custodian
keeper
conservator
preserver
caretaker
minder
attendant
escort
chaperone
bodyguard
watchdog
guardian
champion
supporter
patron
sponsor
shield
screen
barrier
bulwark
rampart
defense
protection
security
vigilance
surveillance
patrol
garrison
picket
Definitions
- A person who watches or protects someone or something
- * A thing that serves as a protection or barrier
- * A group of soldiers who are responsible for protecting a place or person
Usage Examples
- The security guard watched the building all night to prevent any break-ins
- * The guard dog barked loudly to scare away the intruder
- * The coast guard rescued the sailors from the sinking ship
Antonyms
attacker
aggressor
invader
intruder
trespasser
vandal
threat
menace
danger
hazard
risk
vulnerability
exposure
susceptibility
weakness
fragility
assault
onslaught
raid
invasion
breach