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guards (noun, verb)

Refers to people or devices whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger, or to prevent escape. As a verb, it means to watch over in order to protect or control.

💬 Example

"The bank has armed guards on duty 24 hours a day."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'G'reat 'U'niform 'A'lways 'R'eady 'D'uring 'S'ecurity. The 'U' is silent like a secret agent!

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

They guards the door. → They guard the door.

The guard guard the door. → The guard guards the door.

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