English · Word Candidate

guard

/ɡɑːd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: guards · guarding · guarded

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người hoặc thứ bảo vệ hoặc giám sát cái gì

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Noun

Examples

The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell. After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A garda; a police officer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảnh sát

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Noun

Examples

The Garda Regulations 1924 required a candidate for appointment as a guard to be able to produce satisfactory references as to his character

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bảo vệ khỏi nguy hiểm

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Verb

Examples

All of the mountain passes are guarded by troops.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giám sát để ngăn chặn trốn thoát

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Verb

Examples

Guard the prisoner.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “guard” mean?

A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

Is “guard” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.