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act vs guard

guard vs act

act and guard both are nouns.

act and guard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
guard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, guard is a hyponym of act; that is, guard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • guard: take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) guard (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a position on a basketball team
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet the duty of serving as a sentry
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
a short performance that is part of a longer program a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
a manifestation of insincerity a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
a military unit serving to protect some place or person
the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
act (verb) guard (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind protect against a challenge or attack
discharge one's duties to keep watch over
play a role or part take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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