Difference between Guard and Bodyguard

What is the difference between Guard and Bodyguard?

Guard as a noun is a person (or thing) who protects or watches over something while Bodyguard as a noun is a person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

Guard

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To protect from some offence (specific or abstract.)

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a person (or thing) who protects or watches over something A squad responsible for protecting something. a part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels. A relatively short player, playing farther from the basket than a forward or center. The position on the popping crease where a batsman makes a mark to align himself with the wicket (see to take guard) The offensive positions between the center and each of the offensive tackles. The main responsibilities of the guard is to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run. There are two guards on the field at once. A player playing a position named guard (railways) An employee who normally travels in the last vehicle of a train and is responsible for the safety of the train

Example sentence: Put a bridle on thy tongue; set a guard before thy lips, lest the words of thine own mouth destroy thy peace... on much speaking cometh repentance, but in silence is safety.

Bodyguard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

Example sentence: I'm not a movie star like other actors in the way that I need to walk with a bodyguard.

We hope you now know whether to use Guard or Bodyguard in your sentence.

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