Guarding

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

Definitions of guarding

verb to watch over or protect someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The dog is guarding the house.

A2 The security guard is always guarding the entrance.

B1 The soldiers are guarding the border.

B2 The goalkeeper is guarding the goal with determination.

C1 The bodyguard is constantly guarding the VIP.

C2 The fortress is heavily guarded by armed soldiers.

Examples of guarding in a Sentence

formal The security guard was diligently guarding the entrance to the building.

informal The guard is just standing there, guarding the door.

slang The dude is always guarding his phone like it's his life.

figurative She was always guarding her emotions, never letting anyone see her vulnerable side.

Grammatical Forms of guarding

• past tense: guarded
• plural: guarding
• comparative: more guarding
• superlative: most guarding
• present tense: guard
• future tense: will guard
• perfect tense: have guarded
• continuous tense: is guarding
• singular: guards
• positive degree: guarding
• infinitive: to guard
• gerund: guarding
• participle: guarded

Origin and Evolution of guarding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'guarding' originated from the Old French word 'garder' which means to protect or watch over.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'guarding' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings related to protection, supervision, and security.