Meaning of the word ward in English

What does ward mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ward

US /wɔːrd/

UK /wɔːd/

a separate room or area in a hospital for people with a particular type of illness or who need a particular type of care

Example:

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The patient was moved to the surgical ward.

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She works as a nurse in the children's ward.

Synonym:

room unit section

a person, especially a child, legally placed under the care of a guardian or court

Example:

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The court appointed a guardian for the young ward.

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She became a ward of the state after her parents passed away.

Synonym:

charge protégé dependant

an administrative division of a city or borough, typically for electoral purposes

Example:

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The city is divided into several electoral wards.

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Each ward elects its own councilor.

Synonym:

district precinct division

to keep away from; avert

Example:

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He raised his arm to ward off the blow.

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They built a fence to ward off intruders.

Synonym:

avert deflect repel fend off stave off

Related Word:

maternity ward ward off