Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stand guard

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.59 in modern English

Syllables: stand -guard
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

Example Sentences

""Myn, stand guard and be ready to protect the city," Myranda crisply ordered."

Inflected Forms

stands guard (present, singular) standing guard (participle, present) stood guard (participle, past) stood guard (past)

Synonyms

stand watch keep guard keep watch stand sentinel

Questions

What does stand guard mean?: To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.

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