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gatekeeper vs guard

guard vs gatekeeper

gatekeeper and guard both are nouns.

gatekeeper is not a verb while guard is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gatekeeper Yes No No No
guard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, guard is a hypernym of gatekeeper; that is, guard is a word with a broader meaning than gatekeeper:
  • gatekeeper: someone who guards an entrance
  • guard: a person who keeps watch over something or someone
gatekeeper (noun) guard (noun)
someone who guards an entrance a position on a basketball team
someone who controls access to something 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
gatekeeper (verb) guard (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
protect against a challenge or attack
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Difference between gatekeeper and guard

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