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safeguard

/ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ /ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

Meanings
noun
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

Examples :

"Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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protection noun

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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passport noun

/ˈpɑːspɔːt/ /ˈpæspɔɹt/

An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.

"You will have to bring your passport to prove who you are."

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

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commander noun

/kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ /kəˈmændɚ/

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

"The commander of the school's student council oversaw the organization of the annual fundraiser. "

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

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protects verb

/pɹəˈtɛkts/ /pɹoʊˈtɛkts/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

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emergencies noun

/iˈmɜː.dʒən.siːz/ /iˈmɝ.dʒən.siz/

A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

"Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately."

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enclosure noun

/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."