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guard vs ward

ward vs guard

guard and ward both are nouns.

guard and ward both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guard Yes No Yes No
ward Yes No Yes No
As verbs, guard and ward are synonyms defined as:
  • guard and ward: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
guard (noun) ward (noun)
a position on a basketball team block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care
the duty of serving as a sentry a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
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) ward (verb)
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect 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 ward

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