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guard vs baby-sit

baby-sit vs guard

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

guard and baby-sit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guard Yes No Yes No
baby-sit No No Yes No
As verbs, baby-sit is a hyponym of guard; that is, baby-sit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than guard:
  • guard: to keep watch over
  • baby-sit: work or act as a baby-sitter
Other hyponyms of guard include patrol, police, keep guard, stand guard, stand sentinel, stand watch, babysit, sit, babysit.
guard (noun) baby-sit (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
guard (verb) baby-sit (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect work or act as a baby-sitter
protect against a challenge or attack take watchful responsibility for
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
Difference between guard and baby-sit

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