on guard
The phrase “on guard” has 2 syllables: on guard
It's pronounced as /ɒn ɡɑːd/
What is synonym and antonym for on guard?
In the thesaurus, “on guard” has 52 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for on guard along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for on guard
- alert
- alive
- argus-eyed
- attentive
- averting
- awake
- aware
- careful
- cautious
- chary
- checking
- cognizant
- conscious
- defending
- defensive
- expectant
- guarded
- guarding
- heedful
- hyperalert
- hypervigilant
- keen
- mindful
- observant
- observing
- on the alert
- on the ball
- on the lookout
- on the qui vive
- on the watch
- on tiptoe
- open-eyed
- prepared
- preservative
- preventive
- protecting
- ready
- regardful
- safeguarding
- sensitive
- sharp
- sharp-eyed
- sleepless
- tentie
- tenty
- vigilant
- wakeful
- warding off
- wary
- watchful
- wide-awake
- withstanding
Antonyms for on guard
- absent
- absentminded
- absorbed
- abstracted
- asleep
- careless
- daydreaming
- dazed
- distracted
- dreaming
- dreamy
- engrossed
- faraway
- heedless
- inattentive
- insensible
- oblivious
- preoccupied
- sleeping
- unaware
- unconscious
- unheeding
- unknowing
- unmindful
- unprepared
- unready
- unthinking
- unwary
- unwitting
Meanings of on guard
- adjective
- The starting position of a fencing bout; en garde.
- Vigilant, alert.
Example Sentences
- The soldiers stayed on guard throughout the night.
- She was always on guard when dealing with difficult customers.
- He remained on guard for any sudden changes in the situation.
- The dog is on guard to protect the property.
- You should stay on guard when exploring unfamiliar areas.
On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to on guard, such as: absent, absentminded, absorbed, abstracted, alert, alive, argus-eyed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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observant
- Argus-eyed
- absorbed
- advertent
- alert
- alive
- all ears
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- clear-sighted
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- wide-awake
waiting on
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- mothering
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wakeful
wary
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