verb🔗ShareTo keep in safety, to watch over, to guard."The teacher warded the classroom door to keep the students safe during the fire drill. "actionmilitarylawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defend, to protect."The knight warded off the blow from the enemy's sword, protecting the king. "actionmilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off."The knight's shield warded off the dragon's fiery breath. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be vigilant; to keep guard."The security guard warded the entrance, ensuring no unauthorized personnel entered the building. "policemilitaryactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act on the defensive with a weapon."The knight warded off the blow from the axe with his shield. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf a lock: fitted with wards."The old chest had a heavily warded lock, making it difficult to pick. "propertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading