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ward
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- pronunciation:
- word
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
in a hospital, a large room holding several patients, or a section for patients of a similar type, such as children or patients that require intensive care.
- synonyms:
- room, wing
- similar words:
- area, division, floor, section, unit
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| definition 2: |
a division of a prison.
- synonyms:
- division
- similar words:
- area, floor, section, wing
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| definition 3: |
an administrative district of some cities or towns.
- synonyms:
- district, precinct
- similar words:
- area, division, quarter, region, section, zone
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| definition 4: |
a child or other person who has been legally placed under control of a guardian or court.
- similar words:
- charge, dependent, foundling, orphan
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| related words: |
care, neighborhood |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wards, warding, warded |
| definition: |
to avert, prevent, or turn aside (usu. fol. by "off").
The attacker came at him suddenly, but he warded off the blow.City officials could not ward off the danger from flooding.- synonyms:
- avert, deflect, fend, stave off
- similar words:
- anticipate, block, forestall, parry, prevent, rebuff, reject, repel, resist, withstand
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