How To Spell ward?
How to Pronounce ward?
Correct pronunciation for the word "ward" is [wˈɔːd], [wˈɔːd], [w_ˈɔː_d].
Definition of ward
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To act on the defensive with a weapon.
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A division of a county.
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Guard made hy a weapon in fencing; a fortress; a stronghold; one whose business is to guard, watch, aud defend; a certain district, division, or quarter of a town or city; custody; confinement under guard; a minor or person under the care of a guardian; the state of a child under a guardian; guardianship; right over orphans; the division of an hospital; the part of a lock which hinders the action of any key but the proper one; act of guarding; watch troops to defend a fort.
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To fend off; to repel; to turn aside anything mischievous that approaches; originally to guard; to defend.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for ward?
What is the present tense of Ward?
What is the past tense of Ward?
What is the adverb for ward?
The adverb form of "ward" is "wardly".
What is the adjective for ward?
The adjective form of the word "ward" is "warded".
Usage over time for ward:
This graph shows how "ward" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of ward?
The plural of the "ward" can be the "wards".
What is the singular form of ward?
The singular of the "ward" can be the "ward".
Synonyms for Ward:
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n.
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- infirmary ,
- housekeeping ,
- icu ,
- emergency room ,
- dispensary ,
- er ,
- casualty .
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- allow .
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- give .
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v.
• defend • competition • stave • shelter
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