guard

Meaning

to protect someone or something from danger; to watch over

a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury

to protect or keep safe from harm or danger

Example Sentences

The soldier guards the entrance.

The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.

The soldier stood to guard the entrance.

Example Expressions

on guard

Synonyms

protect, defend, watch, shield, watchman, sentinel, protector, defender, secure

Entry 1

protect, defend, watch, shield

Entry 2

watchman, sentinel, protector, defender

Entry 3

protect, defend, secure, watch

Antonyms

attack, abandon, neglect, expose, attacker, invader, threat, danger

Entry 1

attack, abandon, neglect, expose

Entry 2

attacker, invader, threat, danger

Entry 3

attack, neglect

Collocations

guard against, guard duty, guard rail, guard dog, security guard, stand guard, guard entrance

Entry 1

guard against, guard duty, guard rail, guard dog

Entry 2

security guard, stand guard, guard duty

Entry 3

guard duty, security guard, guard against, guard entrance