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The shepherd was guarding the sheep.
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
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The password helps with guarding private information.
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Guarding can involve watching, protecting, blocking danger, or keeping something secure.
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What does guarding mean?
GUARDING means guarding means protecting or watching over.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to guarding?
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gar · ding · strongest beat: gar
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WordGuarding.
Partverb.
MeaningGuarding means protecting or watching over.
ExampleExample: The shepherd was guarding the sheep.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gar · ding
- Strongest beat
- gar
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gar.
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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.
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Hint for students
Guarding means protecting or watching over.
Common mix-up
Guarding is not the same as endangering. Guarding means guarding means protecting or watching over.
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Read this model sentence: The password helps with guarding private information. Clue words: password, helps, private. Underline clue words that show why guarding fits instead of endangering. Now write one new sentence that shows guarding without using the word guarding. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show guarding?
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