adjective
prudent
Synonyms
Examples
- guarded optimism
verb
to keep watch over
Synonyms
Examples
- there would be men guarding the horses
verb
watch over or shield from danger or harm
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- protect
- guard my possessions while I'm away
verb
protect against a challenge or attack
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- Hold that position behind the trees!
- Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
verb
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
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Examples
- guard against becoming too friendly with the staff
- guard against infection