Guard

usgb/ɡɑːrd/
noun

A person who keeps things safe or watches for danger.

After a series of thefts, the community hired a security guard to watch over their properties.
Visual representation of "guard" - A person who keeps things safe or watches for danger.

Often appears as...

  • security guard
  • guard duty
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Safety Context

Used where protection and safety are priorities, often related to property.

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Guards patrolled the museum during the night.
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Authority Figures

Guards are often seen as figures of authority who can give orders.

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The guard instructed the visitors to stay inside.
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Not Always Armed

In modern contexts, not all guards carry weapons; some use surveillance.

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The shopping center's guards used cameras to monitor activities.
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