noun🔗ShareA warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.""The castle needed strong wards to protect it from invaders." "jobpolicemilitarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProtection, defence."The castle walls provided strong wards against enemy attacks. "militarypolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision."The city council divided the city into five wards to better represent the different neighborhoods. "placepoliticsgovernmentareapropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person under guardianship."After her parents passed away, the children became wards of the state and were placed in foster care. "personfamilylawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn object used for guarding."The castle's high walls and strong wards protected it from invaders. "propertyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep in safety, to watch over, to guard."The security guard wards off unwanted visitors from entering the building. "militarypoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defend, to protect."The knight wards off the dragon's fiery breath with his shield. "militarypolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off."She used insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes while gardening. "actionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be vigilant; to keep guard."The security guard wards off any potential threats to the building. "policemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act on the defensive with a weapon."The knight skillfully wards off blows from the enemy's sword with his shield. "actionmilitarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
