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ward

[wɔːrd]

ward Definition

  • 1a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient
  • 2a child or young person who is under the care and control of a guardian appointed by their parents or a court
  • 3a district of a city or town as defined for administrative or political purposes

Using ward: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ward" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient was moved to the pediatric ward.

  • Example

    The orphan was placed in a foster ward.

  • Example

    The city is divided into several wards for voting purposes.

ward Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ward

  • under the care or protection of someone

    Example

    The child was placed in ward of his grandparents.

  • to try to prevent something from happening or to avoid being affected by something

    Example

    She took vitamins to ward off the flu.

  • a visit made by a doctor or nurse to see each of the patients in a hospital ward

    Example

    The doctor did a ward round every morning.

Origins of ward

from Old English 'weard', meaning 'a guard or watchman'

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Summary: ward in Brief

The term 'ward' [wɔːrd] refers to a separate room in a hospital, a child or young person under the care of a guardian, or a district of a city or town. Examples include 'The patient was moved to the pediatric ward,' and 'The city is divided into several wards for voting purposes.' Phrases include 'in ward,' meaning under the care of someone, and 'ward off,' meaning to prevent something from happening.

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