What does rear-guard mean?
Rear-guard means Of, or relating to, a rearguard..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of, or relating to, a rearguard..
Use rear-guard when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Rear-guard means Of, or relating to, a rearguard..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include avant-guard.
Use rear-guard where its definition matches the intended context.
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