guard — a person who watches over and protects something or someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who watches over and protects something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- The royal guard fell asleep and started snoring during the ceremony.
- She was caught off guard when her surprise party guests jumped out.
- The museum guard follows people who touch the 'Do Not Touch' signs.
guard
NOUN[/ɡɑːrd/]
a person who watches over and protects something or someone
The royal guard stands perfectly still, watching every visitor approach the palace gate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Guard derives from Frankish Germanic origins, evolving from the Proto-Germanic root *wardōn meaning 'to watch' or 'to observe'. The word developed its modern sense of 'to protect' or 'to keep watch over' through Old French garde, which was adopted into Middle English.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *wardōn (to watch, observe, guard) + -ard (one who performs an action), forming the agent noun meaning 'one who watches or protects'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The royal guard fell asleep and started snoring during the ceremony.”
“She was caught off guard when her surprise party guests jumped out.”
“The museum guard follows people who touch the 'Do Not Touch' signs.”
“Parents should guard their children from online dangers.”
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