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Description:

"On one's guard" refers to being cautious, alert, or vigilant in order to anticipate and prevent potential dangers or threats.

Sample Sentences:

1. Adjective:

- He remained on his guard throughout the night, refusing to lower his alertness. (Sense: cautious or watchful)

- The soldiers patrolled the borders on one's guard, ready to defend against any intrusion. (Sense: alert or prepared)

2. Noun:

- The citizenry was advised to be on their guard against pickpockets in the crowded market. (Sense: caution or vigilance)

- The spy was always on his guard, suspicious of every person he encountered. (Sense: alertness or wariness)

3. Adverb:

- The goalkeeper watched the opposing team's striker on his guard, ready to block any shots. (Sense: being watchful or prepared)

- She walked through the dark alley on her guard, clutching her purse tightly. (Sense: cautiously or vigilantly)

4. Verb:

- The police warned the public to on their guard against phishing emails. (Sense: to be cautious or watchful)

- He decided to always on his guard, especially in unfamiliar surroundings. (Sense: to be alert or prepared)

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