GUARD as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a position on a basketball team
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • position (what does position mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a position on the line of scrimmage
   Usage Example(s)
   • guards must be good blockers
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • lineman (what does lineman mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the duty of serving as a sentry
   Synonym(s)
   • guard duty (what does guard duty mean?)
   • sentry duty (what does sentry duty mean?)
   • sentry go (what does sentry go mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was on guard that night
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • assignment (what does assignment mean?)
   • duty assignment (what does duty assignment mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
   Synonym(s)
   • precaution (what does precaution mean?)
   • safeguard (what does safeguard mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
   • an insurance policy is a good safeguard
   • we let our guard down
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • measure (what does measure mean?)
   • step (what does step mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • security (what does security mean?)
   • security measures (what does security measures mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • safeguard (what does safeguard mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a device designed to prevent injury
   Synonym(s)
   • safety (what does safety mean?)
   • safety device (what does safety device mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • device (what does device mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • fender (what does fender mean?)
   • safety catch (what does safety catch mean?)
   • safety lock (what does safety lock mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
   Usage Example(s)
   • keep your guard up
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • position (what does position mean?)
   • posture (what does posture mean?)
   • attitude (what does attitude mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a group of men who escort and protect some important person
   Synonym(s)
   • bodyguard (what does bodyguard mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • detachment (what does detachment mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • yeomanry (what does yeomanry mean?)
   • Praetorian Guard (what does Praetorian Guard mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • body guard (what does body guard mean?)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
   • ward (what does ward mean?)
8. Meaning
   • the person who plays that position on a football team
   Usage Example(s)
   • the left guard was injured on the play
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • lineman (what does lineman mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a person who keeps watch over something or someone
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • defender (what does defender mean?)
   • guardian (what does guardian mean?)
   • protector (what does protector mean?)
   • shielder (what does shielder mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bouncer (what does bouncer mean?)
   • chucker-out (what does chucker-out mean?)
   • doorkeeper (what does doorkeeper mean?)
   • doorman (what does doorman mean?)
   • door guard (what does door guard mean?)
   • hall porter (what does hall porter mean?)
   • porter (what does porter mean?)
   • gatekeeper (what does gatekeeper mean?)
   • ostiary (what does ostiary mean?)
   • halberdier (what does halberdier mean?)
   • screener (what does screener mean?)
   • watchman (what does watchman mean?)
   • watcher (what does watcher mean?)
   • security guard (what does security guard mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
10. Meaning
    • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
    Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • basketball player (what does basketball player mean?)
    • basketeer (what does basketeer mean?)
    • cager (what does cager mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • Robertson (what does Robertson mean?)
    • Oscar Robertson (what does Oscar Robertson mean?)
    • Oscar Palmer Robertson (what does Oscar Palmer Robertson mean?)

GUARD as VERB

1. Meaning
   • watch over or shield from danger or harm
   • protect
   Synonym(s)
   • ward (what does ward mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • guard my possessions while I”m away
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protect (what does protect mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • shepherd (what does shepherd mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • ward (what does ward mean?)
   • warden (what does warden mean?)
   • warder (what does warder mean?)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
   • bodyguard (what does bodyguard mean?)
2. Meaning
   • protect against a challenge or attack
   Synonym(s)
   • defend (what does defend mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Hold that position behind the trees!
   • Hold the bridge against the enemy’’s attacks
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • protect (what does protect mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • defender (what does defender mean?)
   • guardian (what does guardian mean?)
   • protector (what does protector mean?)
   • shielder (what does shielder mean?)
   • defense (what does defense mean?)
   • defence (what does defence mean?)
   • defense force (what does defense force mean?)
   • defence force (what does defence force mean?)
3. Meaning
   • to keep watch over
   Usage Example(s)
   • there would be men guarding the horses
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • watch (what does watch mean?)
   • observe (what does observe mean?)
   • follow (what does follow mean?)
   • watch over (what does watch over mean?)
   • keep an eye on (what does keep an eye on mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • patrol (what does patrol mean?)
   • police (what does police mean?)
   • stand guard (what does stand guard mean?)
   • stand watch (what does stand watch mean?)
   • keep guard (what does keep guard mean?)
   • stand sentinel (what does stand sentinel mean?)
   • baby-sit (what does baby-sit mean?)
   • sit (what does sit mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • guard duty (what does guard duty mean?)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
   • sentry duty (what does sentry duty mean?)
   • sentry go (what does sentry go mean?)
   • guard (what does guard mean?)
4. Meaning
   • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
   Usage Example(s)
   • guard against becoming too friendly with the staff
   • guard against infection
   Hypernyms(s) guard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)