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Uncommonsafeguards
The correct spelling is safeguards.
How to pronounce safeguards
noun
Say it like: Saf-egua-rds
The correct spelling is safeguards. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense. For example: "Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."
Usage Examples
“Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.”
“She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
- 2.One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
- 3.A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
- 4.The monitor lizard.
verb
- 1.To protect, to keep safe.
- 2.To escort safely.
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