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sit vs guard

guard vs sit

sit is not a noun while guard is a noun.

sit and guard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sit No No Yes No
guard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, guard is a hypernym of sit; that is, guard is a word with a broader meaning than sit:
  • sit: work or act as a baby-sitter
  • guard: to keep watch over
sit (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
sit (verb) guard (verb)
serve in a specific professional capacity watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside protect against a challenge or attack
show to a seat; assign a seat for to keep watch over
take a seat take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
be in session
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
assume a posture as for artistic purposes
work or act as a baby-sitter
be around, often idly or without specific purpose
be located or situated somewhere
Difference between sit and guard

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