guard vs protect

protect vs guard

guard is a noun but protect is not a noun.

guard and protect both are verbs.

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

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

guard: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

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

guard: protect against a challenge or attack
protect: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

guard (noun)	protect (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)	protect (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect	shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
protect against a challenge or attack	use tariffs to favor domestic industry
to keep watch over
take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Difference between guard and protect

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