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Guard
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Simple meaning
What does Guard mean?
Guard means to protect or watch over something.
Dictionary definition
To protect or watch over someone or something; as a noun, a person or thing that protects.
Example sentences
Guard in a sentence
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The dog helped guard the house.
medium
A helmet can guard your head during a bike ride.
hard
Guard can describe a person, a protective object, or the act of watching carefully.
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Practice 1
What does guard mean?
GUARD means guard means to protect or watch over something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses guard correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to guard?
protect is closest because it connects to the meaning of guard.
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