guard
English meaning: Guard
Definition
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
Example
“The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.”
Another example: “You must guard against making the same mistake twice.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Noun for a person or thing that protects, and a verb meaning to protect or watch over. Also a sports position (basketball, American football) and a protective fitting on equipment. Spans military, security, sporting and everyday senses.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French garder 'to keep, protect', from Frankish wardon 'to watch', dating to the 15th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- attacker
- assailant
Related Words
- halfback
- armory
- tackle
- cutter
- fullback
- ang
- adjutant
- quarterback
- guards
- militia
Common Collocations
- security guard
- stand guard
- guard against
- on guard
- prison guard
- off guard
Word Forms
guard (n/v); guards; guarded; guarding
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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