word
Vanguard
VA-ngahrd
/ˈvæˌnɡɑːrd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
vanguard
Dictionary meaning
The position of greatest importance or advancement.
Examples
- This new battery represents the vanguard of the technology.
- The vanguard took the brunt of the casualties in the battle.
Synonyms: cutting edge
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