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security guardA person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/

Korean meaning: 건물이나 사람, 재산을 도난이나 손상으로부터 보호하기 위해 고용된 경비원

Korean pronunciation: 시**큐**리티 **가**드

Example Sentences

  • The security guard fell asleep and didn't notice the cat burglar sneaking past him wearing cartoon slippers.
  • Our building's security guard knows everyone's coffee order and acts like a part-time barista.
  • The security guard at the museum takes his job so seriously that he whispers even when giving directions.

security guard

NOUN

//sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd//

A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

security guard concept
💡 Concept

A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

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security guard rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The security guard works hard to protect the yard!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈkjʊərɪti ɡɑːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootsecur
Suffix--ity

Origin

Security는 라틴어 'securus'(걱정이 없는)에서, guard는 게르만어 'wardon'(지키다)에서 유래했다. 마치 걱정 없는 마음으로 지키는 사람이라는 뜻처럼 발전했다.

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🎵Rhyme

hardyardcardregard
hard
yard
card
regard

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The security guard fell asleep and didn't notice the cat burglar sneaking past him wearing cartoon slippers.

😄 Fun example

Our building's security guard knows everyone's coffee order and acts like a part-time barista.

😄 Fun example

The security guard at the museum takes his job so seriously that he whispers even when giving directions.

Companies often hire security guards to maintain safety and order in their premises.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

security officerwatchmansentinelguardianbouncer

Antonyms

intruderburglartrespasser

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