Vanguard

Pronunciation: /ˈvænˌɡɑrd/

Definitions of vanguard

noun the foremost part of an advancing army or naval force

Example Sentences

A1 The vanguard led the way into battle.

A2 The vanguard of the group arrived early to set up camp.

B1 The company's new product line is at the vanguard of technology.

B2 The vanguard of the movement is pushing for social change.

C1 The vanguard of scientific research is constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

C2 The artist's work is at the vanguard of contemporary art, challenging traditional norms.

Examples of vanguard in a Sentence

formal The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.

informal She's always at the vanguard of fashion trends.

slang That new rapper is at the vanguard of the music scene.

figurative The vanguard of social change is often met with resistance.

Grammatical Forms of vanguard

• past tense: vanguarded
• plural: vanguards
• comparative: more vanguard
• superlative: most vanguard
• present tense: vanguards
• future tense: will vanguard
• perfect tense: have vanguarded
• continuous tense: is vanguarding
• singular: vanguard
• positive degree: vanguard
• infinitive: to vanguard
• gerund: vanguarding
• participle: vanguarding

Origin and Evolution of vanguard

First Known Use: 1470 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'vanguard' originated from the Old French term 'avant-garde' which means 'advance guard' or 'forefront'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to refer to the troops leading an army or a fleet, 'vanguard' has evolved to also denote the forefront of any movement or field, such as in art, technology, or social change.