Synonym: check, control, curb, defend, protect, restrain, secure, shield, watch. Similar words: on guard, square, quarter, quarterback, quarrel with, headquarters, yard, card. Meaning: [gɑrd /gɑːd] n. 1. a person who keeps watch over something or someone 2. the person who plays that position on a football team 3. a device designed to prevent injury 4. a posture of defence in boxing or fencing 5. the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team 6. a group of men who escort and protect some important person 7. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. 8. the duty of serving as a sentry 9. a position on the line of scrimmage 10. a position on a basketball team. v. 1. to keep watch over 2. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect 3. protect against a challenge or attack 4. take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence.
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61. The invitation had caught me off guard.
62. He got in under his opponent's guard.
63. A security guard was stationed near the door.
64. On the platform, the guard blew his whistle.
65. The ex-President was under armed guard in the Palace.
66. They high-stepped to relieve the guard.
67. The guard will be relieved at midnight.
68. The guard had been gagged and trussed up.
69. The guard set off in pursuit of the thief.
70. The question seemed to catch him off his guard.
71. He showed the guard his ticket.
72. Security cameras have been installed to guard against poachers.
73. He was rushed to court yesterday under armed guard.
74. Put none but Americans on guard tonight.
75. Soldiers stand guard on street corners.
76. He must have slipped the guard a mickey finn.
77. The security guard relented and let them through.
78. Several police officers were on guard outside the factory. Sentencedict.com
79. The gang tied up a security guard.
80. The security guard saw the protesters off the premises.
81. The Chicago Bull bought a new guard.
82. The guard took up his post at the gate.
83. Four soldiers stood guard over the coffin.
84. We posted a guard to keep watch.
85. Exercise can guard against a number of illnesses.
86. The guard left us pretty much alone.
87. The guard buzzed me through the gate.
88. The prisoners were under close guard.
89. He had apparently escaped by bribing a guard.
90. The guard preceded them down the corridor.
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