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Guarding
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Simple meaning
What does Guarding mean?
Guarding means protecting or watching over.
Dictionary definition
Protecting or watching over someone or something.
Example sentences
Guarding in a sentence
easy
The shepherd was guarding the sheep.
medium
The password helps with guarding private information.
hard
Guarding can involve watching, protecting, blocking danger, or keeping something secure.
Synonyms
Words like Guarding
protectingKeeping safe from harm.
watchingLooking after carefully.
defendingProtecting against danger.
Antonyms
Opposite words
endangeringPutting at risk.
neglectingFailing to care for or watch.
Word family
Guarding word family
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Practice 1
What does guarding mean?
GUARDING means guarding means protecting or watching over.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to guarding?
protecting is closest because it connects to the meaning of guarding.
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