noun🔗ShareA warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman."The school's new ward, a stern but fair teacher, kept order in the classroom. "policejobpersongovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProtection, defence."The school's new security measures provide a strong ward against bullying. "militaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision."The hospital's children's ward is a safe place for sick kids. "areaplacepoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person under guardianship."The court appointed a guardian to the young ward. "personfamilylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn object used for guarding."The security guard used a metal gate as a ward to protect the school entrance. "militaryweaponthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep in safety, to watch over, to guard."The teacher will ward the classroom door while the students are eating lunch. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defend, to protect."The parents worked hard to ward off bullies who were harassing their son at school. "actionmilitarypolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off."The children tried to ward off the bully. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be vigilant; to keep guard."The security guard was tasked with warding off any suspicious activity at the school. "actionpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act on the defensive with a weapon."The bully tried to snatch the backpack, but the student warded off the attack with a quick jab of his fist. "weaponmilitarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
