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UPON ONE'S GUARD

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does upon one's guard mean? 

UPON ONE'S GUARD (adjective)
  The adjective UPON ONE'S GUARD has 1 sense:

1. vigilantplay

  Familiarity information: UPON ONE'S GUARD used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UPON ONE'S GUARD (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Vigilant

Synonyms:

on guard; on one's guard; on your guard; upon one's guard

Context example:

must remain on your guard in such a situation

Similar:

wary (marked by keen caution and watchful prudence)


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