First of all, look at the definition in the dictionary:

Main Entry: van·guard
Pronunciation: 'van-"gärd also 'va[ng]-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English vantgard, from Middle French avant-garde, from Old French, from avant- fore- (from avant before, from Late Latin abante) + garde guard —more at ADVANCE
Date: 15th century
1 : the troops moving at the head of an army
2 : the forefront of an action or movement
- van·guard·ism /-"gär-"di-z&m/ noun
- van·guard·ist /-dist/ noun

Now, pick the synonym that you recognize = "forefront" perhaps. Write a sentence with that (perhaps "advance guard") and then substitute the new word = vanguard

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vocabulary - Jason, Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 6:46pm
I don't understand the definition? i was asking for an example...

(for the word vangaurd in a sentence)

Christopher Columbus was the vanguard of New World explorers.

I apologize for the confusion. To provide an example sentence using the word "vanguard," I can help you come up with one.

To begin, let's understand the meaning of the word "vanguard." According to the dictionary definition you provided, "vanguard" refers to the troops moving at the head of an army or the forefront of an action or movement.

To create a sentence using "vanguard," we can use the synonym "forefront." So, the sentence could be: "The vanguard of the army led the way into battle."

To further explain how to come up with sentences using unfamiliar words, you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the definition: Look up the word in a dictionary or online to find its meaning and different contexts in which it can be used.

2. Identify synonyms: If the definition provides synonyms, find one that you understand and can use in a sentence.

3. Create a sample sentence: Start with the synonym you chose and construct a sentence that makes sense and accurately represents the meaning of the original word.

By following these steps, you can effectively use unfamiliar words in sentences.