Guard
Noun, Verb
UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑːrd/
Definition
(n) : A person who protects from harm.
(v) : To protect someone or something from harm or danger.
(v) : To protect someone or something from harm or danger.
Example
"(n) : The guard stands at the gate."
"(v) : You should guard your personal information to stay safe online."
"(v) : Parents guard their children carefully when they play near the road."
Explanation
A guard is a person who protects people or things from harm or danger. As a noun, it means the protector; for example, the security guard watches the building at night. As a verb, it means to protect or take care of someone or something, like dogs guard the house. Guards can work in banks, museums, schools, or stadiums, and people also “guard” their secrets, health, or emotions.