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guard duty
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guard
verb
guarded, has guarded, is guarding, guards
defender, proteger
;
guardar, vigilar, custodiar
Example sentences of
guard
verb
•
Two policemen were assigned to
guard
the prisoner.
•
A tank
guarded
the bridge from enemy attack.
•
A police officer was stationed outside to
guard
the door.
•
They jealously
guard
their secrets.
•
Her whereabouts are a tightly
guarded
secret.
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Synonyms of
guard
verb
tend
,
attend
,
mind
,
watch
,
oversee
,
defend
,
protect
,
shield
,
safeguard
,
secure
duty
noun
duties
deber, obligación, responsabilidad
;
impuesto, arancel
Example sentences of
duty
noun
•
His primary
duty
at the event is to take attendance.
•
If new employees are unable to carry out their
duties
, they may be fired.
•
She has a variety of adminsitrative
duties
.
•
We felt it was our
duty
to help.
•
He has a
duty
to support his family.
More examples
•
They helped her out of a sense of
duty
.
•
I'll be ready when
duty calls
.
•
Her brother returned from
duty
overseas.
•
a twelve-month
tour of duty
•
Many reserve troops were called into
active duty
.
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Synonyms of
duty
noun
task
,
job
,
chore
,
assignment
,
function
,
role
,
concern
,
obligation
,
tax
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