ON YOUR GUARD Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase on your guard. (close relations)
Definition of ON YOUR GUARD
Best Alternative Words for ON YOUR GUARD
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| alert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||||
| careful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • exercising caution or showing care or attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • unhurried and with care and dignity • full of cares or anxiety • mindful of the future in spending money | ||||||||
| cautious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing careful forethought noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • avoiding excess | ||||||||
| vigilant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||||
| wary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||||
| watchful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||||
| on guard | ||||||||
adjective satellite • vigilant | ||||||||
| on one's guard | ||||||||
adjective satellite • vigilant | ||||||||
| upon one's guard | nounn | |||||||
adjective satellite • vigilant | ||||||||
