Guards Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of guard

"The ceremonial guards performed their duties outside Buckingham Palace during the royal parade."

Any of several regiments in the Household Division of the British Army

In plain English: Guards are people who stand by to protect something important and stop others from stealing it or hurting it.

"The guards stood at attention by the palace doors all night long."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of guard

"The security guards watches every entrance to ensure no unauthorized persons enter."

In plain English: To guard means to watch over something carefully so that no one can hurt it or take it away.

"The night guards stood watch over the museum all evening."

Example Sentences

"The guards stood at attention by the palace doors all night long." noun

"The guards stood outside the school during lunch break to keep everyone safe." noun

"Security guards checked every bag before letting people into the stadium." noun

"My neighbor complained that his garden guards were too strict about who entered the fence." noun

"The night guards stood watch over the museum all evening." verb