upon one's guard meaning

UK US /əˈpɑn wʌnz ɡɑrd/ 4 syllables

upon one's guard (adjective): vigilant.

Definition of upon one's guard

  1. vigilant
    • on guard against con artists
    • must remain on your guard in such a situation

    Synonyms: on guard, on one's guard, on your guard

    Similar: wary

How to pronounce upon one's guard

upon one's guard is pronounced /əˈpɑn wʌnz ɡɑrd/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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