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ON ONE'S GUARD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does on one's guard mean?
• ON ONE'S GUARD (adjective)
The adjective ON ONE'S GUARD has 1 sense:
1. vigilant
Familiarity information: ON ONE'S GUARD used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Vigilant
Synonyms:
on guard; on one's guard; on your guard; upon one's guard
Context example:
must remain on your guard in such a situation
Similar:
wary (marked by keen caution and watchful prudence)
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