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Guards (noun) means Elite military regiments, especially ceremonial units tasked with protecting a monarch or head of state. Example: “The Guards marched in formation outside the palace.”
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Elite military regiments, especially ceremonial units tasked with protecting a monarch or head of state.
"The Guards marched in formation outside the palace."
How to use Guards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlural of guard; often refers specifically to elite ceremonial military regiments.
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What does “Guards” mean?
The word “Guards” means elite military regiments, especially ceremonial units tasked with protecting a monarch or head of state. In plain terms, plural of guard; often refers specifically to elite ceremonial military regiments.
How do you use “Guards” in a sentence?
Here is “Guards” used in a sentence: “The Guards marched in formation outside the palace.”
What part of speech is “Guards”?
“Guards” is a noun.
Is “Guards” a common word?
“Guards” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "guard" and "guards"?
A single "guard" is one person who protects a place or person, while "Guards" often refers to elite military regiments, especially ceremonial units that protect a monarch or head of state. The Changing of the Guard in London involves soldiers from these Guards regiments.
Why is "Guards" sometimes written with a capital letter?
When "Guards" names a specific elite regiment, such as the Grenadier Guards or Coldstream Guards, it is treated as a proper noun and capitalised. Written in lower case, "guards" simply means several people who watch over or protect something.
What is the difference between "the Guards" and a "bodyguard"?
"The Guards" refers to formal military regiments with ceremonial and combat roles, whereas a bodyguard is an individual, often civilian, hired to protect one particular person. The Guards serve the state or monarch, while a bodyguard serves a private client.
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