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guard vs safety

safety vs guard

guard and safety both are nouns.

guard is a verb but safety is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guard Yes No Yes No
safety Yes No No No
As nouns, guard and safety are synonyms defined as:
  • guard and safety: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
Other synonyms of guard include safety device.
guard (noun) safety (noun)
a position on a basketball team (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
the duty of serving as a sentry a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents a safe place
a posture of defence in boxing or fencing the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
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) safety (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 guard and safety

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