Definition
- (verb) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
- (verb) To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like. “Guard the prisoner.”
- (verb) To watch by way of caution or defense; to be caution; to be in a state or position of defense or safety. “Careful people guard against mistakes.”
- (verb) To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
- (verb) To fasten by binding; to gird.
- (adjective) Cautious; restrained.
- (adjective) Watched over; supervised.
- (adjective) Not favourable. “guarded prognosis”
Word stats
- Guarded contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Guarded mean?
To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
How many letters are in Guarded?
Guarded has 7 letters.
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