advance guard
ad·vance guard
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ad-vans, -vahns gahrd]
- /ædˈvæns, -ˈvɑns gɑrd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ad-vans, -vahns gahrd]
- /ædˈvæns, -ˈvɑns gɑrd/
Definitions of advance guard words
- noun advance guard a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact 3
- noun advance guard a temporary military detachment sent ahead of a force to prepare for a landing or other operation, esp by making reconnaissance 3
- noun advance guard a detachment of troops sent ahead to reconnoiter and protect the line of march 3
- noun advance guard a body of troops going before the main force to clear the way, guard against surprise, etc. 1
- noun advance guard a unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc. 0
- noun advance guard an individual soldier in the same role. 0
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Origin of advance guard
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60
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Parts of speech for Advance guard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
advance guard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
advance guard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for advance guard
noun advance guard
- leading edge — Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.
- forefront — the foremost part or place.
- innovation — something new or different introduced: numerous innovations in the high-school curriculum.
- vanguard — the foremost division or the front part of an army; advance guard; van.
- advancement — Advancement is progress in your job or in your social position.
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