WordCmp.com

baby-sit vs guard

guard vs baby-sit

baby-sit is not a noun while guard is a noun.

baby-sit and guard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
baby-sit No No Yes No
guard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, guard is a hypernym of baby-sit; that is, guard is a word with a broader meaning than baby-sit:
  • baby-sit: work or act as a baby-sitter
  • guard: to keep watch over
As verbs, guard is a hypernym of baby-sit; that is, guard is a word with a broader meaning than baby-sit:
  • baby-sit: take watchful responsibility for
  • guard: to keep watch over
baby-sit (noun) guard (noun)
a position on a basketball team
the duty of serving as a sentry
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
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
baby-sit (verb) guard (verb)
work or act as a baby-sitter watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
take watchful responsibility for protect against a challenge or attack
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Difference between baby-sit and guard

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.