to guard
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- verb
- /ɡɑrd/
- He took steps to guard against potential risks when starting his new business.
- guard against the possibility
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Examples
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We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.
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And it's really, really hard to guard against that.
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The United States must guard against the possibility of an equivalent intelligence failure over Iran.
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I believe it is very important that we take seriously what we must do to guard against what is a clear crisis in terms of the climate.
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We must guard against outlaws who would kidnap a relative of the King.
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To prevent data breaches, companies must guard against unauthorized access to their systems.
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You should guard against making hasty decisions without fully understanding the consequences.
Synonyms
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1.0
To keep someone or something safe from harm
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1.0
Take care to avoid danger or getting hurt
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1.3
To protect people and things from attack or harm
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3.0
To be careful to avoid danger or trouble
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1.8
To protect people or things from danger
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1.9
To protect someone, for example by guarding them in a game
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4.1
Be careful and watch for danger
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2.7
To protect someone or something from harm
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3.6
Do things to avoid harm or danger
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3.3
To protect people or things from harm
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3.7
To protect someone or something from harm
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3.5
Alert and ready to act if danger or problems appear
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3.9
Stop something harmful from coming close and causing trouble
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4.8
To keep someone or something safe from harm
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6.7
To protect against financial loss by taking opposite investments
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3.2
To stay in one place and watch to protect someone or something
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3.1
To stay and watch to protect people or a place
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3.4
To stay awake and guard people or a place
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3.8
To protect a person or thing from harm
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4.4
Ready and alert to notice danger or problems
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9.9
To stop danger or harm from happening
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7.0
To watch and guard a place or person
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8.2
To protect someone or something by giving strong support like a wall
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4.7
Alert and ready to deal with danger or problems
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To stop something bad from happening
Ready and careful about possible danger or problems
Antonyms
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Compounds
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1.3
A person who watches and protects a building or people to stop stealing and trouble
- Formal
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3.7
A military group in each United States state that governors or federal leaders call in emergencies
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7.7
A special military unit that protected the Iraqi government in Baghdad under Saddam Hussein
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2.1
A dog trained to protect people or property by warning and sometimes attacking intruders
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3.4
A branch of the United States military that enforces laws at sea, rescues people, and protects its waters
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3.7
A group of part-time soldiers who help in local emergencies and serve abroad
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4.2
A reserve force of civilian volunteers who support the United States Air Force in war and emergencies
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9.2
A young person who supports Mao Zedong and takes part in political activity during China's Cultural Revolution
- Formal
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3.3
A part of the United States government that patrols coasts, enforces laws at sea, and rescues people
- Formal
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3.5
A branch of the US government that protects people at sea, rescues boats and crews, and stops illegal activity
- Formal
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4.1
A group of people who stand in line to welcome an important person or honor a dead person
- US
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3.9
A set of metal bars attached to the front of a football helmet that protects the player's face
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9.9
A guard who stands near the king or queen during ceremonies while wearing a Tudor uniform
- Formal
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5.5
US Department of Defense office that manages the Army and Air National Guard
- Specialized
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7.7
Long outer parts of an animal's coat that protect the soft fur underneath
- Literature
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9.6
A small loyal group of advisers and supporters who protect a leader and influence decisions
- US
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4.1
A curved cover above a bike or motorcycle wheel that stops mud and water splashing on the rider
- US
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4.0
A curved shield above a bicycle or motorcycle wheel that keeps mud and water off the rider
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Etymology
Guard comes from an old German word meaning 'to watch' or 'protect', and is related to ward and warden. To guard against something is to take steps to stop it from happening.