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guarded

UK
/ɡɑːdɪd/
US
/ɡɑrdɪd/

Translations

guardedadjective
more guarded
Comp.
most guarded
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɑː.dɪd/
US
/ˈɡɑrdɪd/
réservéSe dit d’une attitude, d’une réponse ou d’un discours prudent et peu révélateur.
She gave a guarded response to the personal question, not wanting to reveal too much.
Elle a donné une réponse réservée à la question personnelle, ne voulant pas trop en révéler.
gardéPour un lieu, un accès ou un itinéraire protégé, surveillé ou défendu par des gardes.
The entrance to the facility was heavily guarded, ensuring no unauthorized access.
L’entrée de l’établissement était fortement gardée, ce qui empêchait tout accès non autorisé.
Additional translations
prudentS’emploie pour une attitude prudente, mesurée, avec des réserves.
surveilléSelon le contexte, quand l’idée porte davantage sur la surveillance que sur la présence de gardes.
Synonyms
cautious
wary
careful
reserved
protective
defensive
vigilant
watchful
Antonyms
unprotected
open
exposed
guardedpast participle
UK
/ˈɡɑːdɪd/
US
/ˈɡɑrdɪd/
Used attributively/predicatively to describe something protected or kept under guard; distinct from the psychological sense covered under ADJECTIVE.
gardéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif pour exprimer qu’un lieu ou un trajet est protégé ou défendu par des gardes.
The convoy moved along a guarded route patrolled by soldiers.
Le convoi avançait sur une route gardée patrouillée par des soldats.
Additional translations
surveilléQuand le contexte insiste sur la surveillance plutôt que sur la garde armée.
Synonyms
cautious
wary
circumspect
reserved
defensive
restrained
careful
watchful
protective
skeptical
guardverb

guarded

Past Simple

guarded
Past Simple
guarded
Past Participle
guarding
Gerund
UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑrd/
garderProtéger ou surveiller.
The soldiers were ordered to guard the entrance to the base.
Les soldats ont reçu l'ordre de garder l'entrée de la base.
Additional translations
maîtriserPour des émotions, des réactions ou des impulsions.
se prémunirAvec contre pour exprimer la précaution face à un risque.
Synonyms
protect
shield
defend
watch over
safeguard
preserve
secure
Antonyms
attack
assault
endanger

Definitions

guardedadjective
Cautious and having reservations; not revealing thoughts or feelings readily.
She gave a guarded response to the personal question, not wanting to reveal too much.
Protected or watched over by guards.
The entrance to the facility was heavily guarded, ensuring no unauthorized access.
guardedpast participle
Protected, defended, or watched over by guards.
The convoy moved along a guarded route patrolled by soldiers.
guardverb
To protect someone or something from danger or harm.
The soldiers were ordered to guard the entrance to the base.
To watch over in order to prevent escape or violence.
The police officer was assigned to guard the prisoner during transport.
To keep under control or restraint.
He had to guard his emotions during the tense negotiation.
To take precautions to avoid a particular risk.
She guarded against making any hasty decisions.
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