guard

noun B1

Meaning

A guard is a person who protects a place or keeps people safe.
💡 Don't confuse "guard" with "guarding," which is the action of protecting.

Example Sentences

Is the guard at the door very strict today ?
The guard did not allow us to enter the building .
The guard stopped us before we entered the building .
The guard watches the entrance to keep the building safe .

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