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ward

The word “ward” has 1 syllable: ward

It's pronounced as /wɔrd/

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In the thesaurus, “ward” has 80 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ward along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ward

Antonyms for ward

Meanings of ward

  • noun
    1. A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
    2. Protection, defence.
    3. A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.
    4. A person under guardianship.
    5. An object used for guarding.
  • verb
    1. To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
    2. To defend, to protect.
    3. To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off.
    4. To be vigilant; to keep guard.
    5. To act on the defensive with a weapon.

Example Sentences

  • The nurse walked through the children's ward to check on the patients.
  • He was assigned to a different ward after the surgery.
  • The hospital opened a new ward to accommodate more patients.
  • She worked in the psychiatric ward for over ten years.
  • The city's oldest ward is known for its historic architecture.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ward, such as: adopted child, adult, aegis, aggression, ammunition, area, arm.

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