What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
guarding
Example
The security guard was responsible for guarding the entrance to the building. [guarding: verb]
Example
The team's success was due to their excellent guarding of the ball. [guarding: gerund or present participle]
protection
Example
Wearing sunscreen provides protection from harmful UV rays. [protection: noun]
Example
The police were called to provide protection for the witnesses in the trial. [protection: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Protection is more commonly used than guarding in everyday language. Protection is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while guarding is more specific and often used in the context of security and surveillance.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between guarding and protection?
Both guarding and protection can be used in formal and informal contexts, but protection is more versatile and can be employed in a wider range of formality levels.
