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guard

 

[ ɡɑːrd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Works and jobs
Context #1 | Noun

security

A person who protects someone or something, especially a place or group of people, from danger or attack.

Synonyms

defender, sentinel, watchman

Examples of usage

  • The guard stood at the entrance to the castle.
  • The security guard checked everyone's ID before allowing them to enter.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player in sports such as basketball, soccer, or football whose main role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Synonyms

defender, protector, stopper

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.
Context #3 | Verb

watch over

To watch over in order to protect or control.

Synonyms

defend, protect, watch over

Examples of usage

  • She guards her personal information carefully.
  • The dog guards the house against intruders.

Translations

Translations of the word "guard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guarda

🇮🇳 रक्षक

🇩🇪 Wächter

🇮🇩 penjaga

🇺🇦 охоронець

🇵🇱 strażnik

🇯🇵 ガード

🇫🇷 gardien

🇪🇸 guardián

🇹🇷 koruma

🇰🇷 경비원

🇸🇦 حارس

🇨🇿 stráž

🇸🇰 strážca

🇨🇳 守卫

🇸🇮 stražar

🇮🇸 vörður

🇰🇿 күзетші

🇬🇪 მცველი

🇦🇿 mühafizəçi

🇲🇽 guardián

Word origin

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.