vverb.socialto keep watch overExamples:- there would be men guarding the horses
Derivationally Related Form:guard
Hypernyms:follow keep an eye on observe watch watch over
Inherited Hypernyms:guardwatchcheckanalyze
Direct Hyponyms:baby-sitbabysitkeep guardpatrolpolicesitstand guardstand sentinelstand watch
Full Troponyms:baby-sitpatrolstand guard
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.competitionwatch over or shield from danger or harm; protectSynset:guard ward
Examples:- guard my possessions while I'm away
Derivationally Related Form:warderguardward
Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:guardprotectdefendprevent
Direct Hyponyms:shepherd
Full Troponyms:shepherd
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.competitionprotect against a challenge or attackSynset:defend guard hold
Examples:- Hold that position behind the trees!
- Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Derivationally Related Form:defenderdefensibledefencedefensive
Hypernyms:protect
Inherited Hypernyms:defendprotectdefendprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.socialtake precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequenceExamples:- guard against becoming too friendly with the staff
- guard against infection
Hypernyms:act move
Inherited Hypernyms:guardact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s PP
adj satadj.allprudentSynset:restrained
Antonyms:incautious
Inherited Hypernyms:guarded
Similar to:cautious