A ward is a part of a hospital where many sick people live to get help and care from nurses and doctors. It is usually a large room with many beds.
She stayed in the hospital ward last night.
The ward has many beds for patients.
A ward is an area in a city or town that is part of local government. People in this area vote for their leaders or representatives.
She voted in her local ward yesterday.
This ward has many houses and shops.
A ward is a person, often a child, who is under the care and protection of another person or the law. This means someone else is responsible for them.
The orphan became the ward of the state.
She is a ward under the care of her uncle.
To ward means to protect or keep someone or something safe from harm or danger. It is often used when stopping something bad from happening.
He warded off the attack with his shield.
She warded the child from danger.
In chess, to ward means to move a piece so it protects another piece or saves it from being captured. It helps players defend their important pieces.
The knight warded the queen from attack.
She warded her king by moving a pawn.
A ward is a person who is cared for by someone, often in old stories or history. This person depends on a protector or guardian for safety.
The knight cared for his ward during the journey.
The duke’s ward was very young and innocent.
To ward can mean to protect from harm or magic by stopping bad things or spirits from coming near. It is often used in stories or traditions.
The old charm warded evil spirits away.
They warded danger by building a wall.
