guards
Translation
guards, sentinels, wardens, protectors
Examples
The guards stood at the palace gate.
The guards stood at the palace gate.
Prison guards monitor the inmates.
Prison guards monitor the inmates.
Grammar Patterns
((guards)) ((at/on sth.)) people who protect a place or person The guards at the museum are very alert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sentinels, watchmen, protectors
Etymology
From Old French 'garder' (to watch, to keep), from a Germanic source related to 'ward'.
Memory Tips
Think of guards standing at a gate, ready to 'guard' it. The '-s' ending indicates there is more than one.