guard vs hold

guard and hold both are nouns.

guard and hold both are verbs.

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

As verbs, guard and hold are synonyms defined as:

guard and hold: protect against a challenge or attack

Other synonyms of guard include defend.

guard (noun)	hold (noun)
a position on a basketball team	the act of grasping
the duty of serving as a sentry	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles	a cell in a jail or prison
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents	a stronghold
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
a military unit serving to protect some place or person	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
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 state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a person who keeps watch over something or someone	time during which some action is awaited
the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

guard (verb)	hold (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect	keep from exhaling or expelling
protect against a challenge or attack	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
to keep watch over	hold the attention of
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence	assert or affirm
	remain committed to
	declare to be
	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
	be in accord; be in agreement
	aim, point, or direct
	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

guard vs hold

guard and hold both are nouns.

guard and hold both are verbs.

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