Guard: meaning, definitions and examples
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guard
[ ɡɑːrd ]
security
A person who protects someone or something, especially a place or group of people, from danger or attack.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The guard stood at the entrance to the castle.
- The security guard checked everyone's ID before allowing them to enter.
sports
A player in sports such as basketball, soccer, or football whose main role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is a tough defender and a key player in the team's defense.
- The basketball guard intercepted the pass and scored a fast break layup.
Translations
Translations of the word "guard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 guarda
- vigia
- protetor
🇮🇳 रक्षक
🇩🇪 Wächter
- Wache
- Schutz
🇮🇩 penjaga
🇺🇦 охоронець
- вартовий
- захисник
🇵🇱 strażnik
- wartownik
- ochroniarz
🇯🇵 ガード
- 警備員
- 守衛
🇫🇷 gardien
- vigile
- protecteur
🇪🇸 guardián
- vigilante
- protector
🇹🇷 koruma
- bekçi
- muhafız
🇰🇷 경비원
🇸🇦 حارس
🇨🇿 stráž
- hlídač
- ochránce
🇸🇰 strážca
🇨🇳 守卫
- 保卫者
- 卫兵
🇸🇮 stražar
🇮🇸 vörður
🇰🇿 күзетші
🇬🇪 მცველი
🇦🇿 mühafizəçi
🇲🇽 guardián
- vigilante
- protector
Etymology
The word 'guard' originated from the Old French word 'garde', which means 'to protect'. It has been used in various languages and cultures throughout history to refer to those who protect, defend, or watch over others. Guards have played a crucial role in maintaining security and order in societies, from ancient civilizations to modern times.
See also: blackguard, guarded, guardedly, guardhouse, guardian, guarding, guardrail, guards, guardsman, safeguards, unguarded, vanguard.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,681, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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