guard vs act

guard and act both are nouns.

guard and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
guard	Yes	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of guard; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than guard:

guard: take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Other hypernyms of guard include move.

guard (noun)	act (noun)
a position on a basketball team	something that people do or cause to happen
the duty of serving as a sentry	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.	a short performance that is part of a longer program
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents	a manifestation of insincerity
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

guard (verb)	act (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
protect against a challenge or attack	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
to keep watch over	discharge one's duties
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence	play a role or part
	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

Difference between guard and act

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