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How to pronounce guard
Say it like this: /ɡɑɹd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does guard mean?
nounA person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
“border guard, prison guard, security guard”
A garda; a police officer.
“The Garda Regulations 1924 required a candidate for appointment as a guard to be able to produce satisfactory references as to his character”
A squad responsible for protecting something.
“The president inspected the guard of honour.”
verbTo protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
“All of the mountain passes are guarded by troops.”
To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.
“Guard the prisoner.”
To watch by way of caution or defense; to be cautious; to be in a state or position of defense or safety.
“Careful people guard against mistakes.”
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