Guarded: meaning, definitions and examples

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guarded

 

[ ˈɡɑːrdɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

security

watched, protected, or supervised by someone in order to prevent escape, violence, etc.

Synonyms

defended, protected, secured

Examples of usage

  • The prisoners were heavily guarded by armed officers.
  • The valuable paintings in the museum are well guarded against theft.
Context #2 | Verb

protection

to protect or defend someone or something from danger or harm

Synonyms

defend, protect, shield

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were guarding the entrance to the building.
  • She always guarded her heart against getting hurt.

Translations

Translations of the word "guarded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guardado

🇮🇳 संरक्षित

🇩🇪 bewacht

🇮🇩 terjaga

🇺🇦 охоронений

🇵🇱 strzeżony

🇯🇵 守られた (mamorareta)

🇫🇷 gardé

🇪🇸 guardado

🇹🇷 korunmuş

🇰🇷 지켜진 (jikyeojin)

🇸🇦 محروس

🇨🇿 hlídaný

🇸🇰 strážený

🇨🇳 被保护的 (bèi bǎohù de)

🇸🇮 varovan

🇮🇸 varinn

🇰🇿 қорғалған

🇬🇪 დაცული

🇦🇿 mühafizə olunan

🇲🇽 guardado

Etymology

The word 'guarded' originated from the Middle English word 'garden', meaning to protect or defend. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage, reflecting the concept of protection or supervision. The idea of guarding has been essential throughout history, from protecting fortresses to safeguarding valuables, highlighting the importance of vigilance and security in various contexts.

See also: blackguard, guard, guardedly, guardhouse, guardian, guarding, guardrail, guards, guardsman, safeguards, unguarded, vanguard.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,351 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.