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Guards: meaning, definitions and examples

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guards

 

[ ษกษ‘หrdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

security

A person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack.

Synonyms

protectors, security personnel, watchmen

Examples of usage

  • The guards at the entrance checked everyone's ID before allowing them to enter.
  • He hired two security guards to patrol the premises at night.
  • The museum's guards are trained to respond quickly in case of an emergency.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player in a sports team whose main role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Synonyms

defender, protector, sentinel

Examples of usage

  • The basketball team's guard managed to intercept the pass and score a fast break layup.
  • The goalkeeper is considered the last line of defense, acting as a guard against the opposing team's shots on goal.
Context #3 | Verb

protecting

To keep watch over in order to prevent harm or escape.

Synonyms

defend, protect, watch over

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were ordered to guard the perimeter of the camp throughout the night.
  • She carefully guarded her secrets, revealing them to no one.

Translations

Translations of the word "guards" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guardas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเค•เฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjaga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั…ะพั€ะพะฝั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ straลผnicy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฆๅ‚™ๅ“ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gardes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guardias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korumalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๋น„์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strรกลพci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strรกลพcovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ญฆๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ straลพarji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะทะตั‚ัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhafizษ™รงilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guardias

Etymology

The word 'guard' originated from the Old French term 'garder', which meant 'to protect, keep watch over'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from medieval times when guards protected castles to modern-day security personnel safeguarding buildings and individuals. The concept of guarding has always been essential for maintaining safety and security in different aspects of life.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,279 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.