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keep an eye on vs guard

guard vs keep an eye on

keep an eye on is not a noun while guard is a noun.

keep an eye on and guard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep an eye on No No Yes No
guard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, guard is a hyponym of keep an eye on; that is, guard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than keep an eye on:
  • keep an eye on: follow with the eyes or the mind
  • guard: to keep watch over
Other hyponyms of keep an eye on include keep tabs on, invigilate, proctor.
keep an eye on (noun) guard (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
keep an eye on (verb) guard (verb)
follow with the eyes or the mind 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 keep an eye on and guard

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