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stands guard

stands guard is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stand guard.

Meaning of stand guard

Verb

stand guard (third-person singular simple present stands guard, present participle standing guard, simple past and past participle stood guard)

  1. To guard; to maintain a stance of vigilance in order to protect.
    • "Myn, stand guard and be ready to protect the city," Myranda crisply ordered.2022, Joseph R. Lallo, The Book of Deacon
    Synonyms:
    stand watch, keep guard, keep watch

Questions about stands guard

What is stands guard the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Stands guard is the third-person singular simple present indicative of stand guard.

Words near stands guard in the dictionary

  1. stands fast
  2. stands fire
  3. stands firm
  4. stands for
  5. stands from under
  6. stands guard
  7. stands in
  8. stands in for
  9. stands in one's own light
  10. stands in one's value
  11. stands in someone's shoes

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