guarded

UK
/ɡɑːdɪd/
US
/ɡɑrdɪd/

Translations

guardedadjective
more guarded
Comp.
most guarded
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɑː.dɪd/
US
/ˈɡɑrdɪd/
He gave a guarded response to the question.
Он дал осторожный ответ на вопрос.
She was guarded in her interactions with strangers.
Она была настороженной в общении с незнакомцами.
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.
guardverb

guarded

Past Simple

guarded
Past Simple
guarded
Past Participle
guarding
Gerund
UK
/ɡɑːd/
US
/ɡɑrd/
The soldiers guard the border.
Солдаты охраняют границу.
He was hired to guard the warehouse at night.
Его наняли сторожить склад ночью.
The dog guards its owner fiercely.
Собака яростно защищает своего хозяина.
Additional translations

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.