Sentry

Synonyms of sentry

• guard
• sentinel
• watchman

Antonyms of sentry

• foe
• enemy
• intruder

Collocations of sentry

sentry duty

Frequency: 70 %

The soldier was assigned sentry duty at the entrance.

sentry post

Frequency: 65 %

The sentry stood watch at the entrance of the castle.

sentry gun

Frequency: 45 %

The military base was equipped with automated sentry guns.

sentry box

Frequency: 40 %

The guard sat inside the small sentry box, keeping an eye on the entrance.

sentry line

Frequency: 30 %

The soldiers formed a sentry line to prevent anyone from crossing the border.

Idiomatic Expressions for sentry

• Phrase: keep a sentry
  Meaning: to maintain a lookout or guard against potential threats
  Usage: It's important to keep a sentry on your personal belongings in crowded places.