Gaurd or guard?
Did you mean guard? Here's the right spelling and how to remember it.
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Correct spelling: guard. Misspelling: gaurd.
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Memory tip
U before A: G-U-ARD.
Why people write “gaurd”
The misspelling “gaurd” is only one letter off: it swaps the order of U and A.
Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make guard automatic.
What does “guard” mean?
guard noun
- a person who keeps watch over something or someone
- the person who plays that position on a football team
“the left guard was injured on the play”
- a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Synonyms:safety
- a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
“keep your guard up”
guard verb
- to keep watch over
“there would be men guarding the horses”
- watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
“guard my possessions while I'm away”
Synonyms:ward
- protect against a challenge or attack
“Hold that position behind the trees!”
- take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
“guard against becoming too friendly with the staff”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry
“Guard” in a sentence
- A guard stood at the gate.
- The left guard was injured on the play.
- Keep your guard up.
- There would be men guarding the horses.
Is “guard” a playable word?
7 points in Scrabble · 9 in Words With Friends
- Scrabble (US)
- Scrabble (UK)
- Words With Friends
“gaurd” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from GUARD.