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'ward' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'ward' with 4 example sentences.


ward noun

: a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

: a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

: block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

: a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

ward verb

: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect


  • The patient was transferred to the cardiology ward.
  • We sprinkle salt to ward off bad luck.
  • It is time to take effective action to ward off disaster.
  • The child was made a ward of the state.
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