🛡️ SAT Word of the Day: WARD
WARD is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, from healthcare to law to fairy tales. Learn how to use it properly!
WARD
If you think you know what ward means, you might want to think again. Learn the various uses and nuances of ward.
ℹ️ Part of speech of ward
ward can be both a NOUN and a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of ward
ward is pronounced /wɔrd/ or WARD. [Oof! This is hard. It rhymes with toward or sword.]
📚️ Definition of ward
As a noun, ward means a separate room in a hospital or prion. It can also refer to a person, especially a minor, under the care and control of a guardian appointed by their parents or a court. As a verb with the word off, it means to guard or protect.
📰 Examples of ward
Here are some examples of ward in usage:
The fairy godmother used her magic to ward off the evil witch's curse.
Mahanthapa's younger brother became his ward after their parents' mysterious disappearance.
El Rey spent two weeks in the psychiatric ward.
The veteran knight taught his young ward the arts of jousting.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on ward
Test yourself!
ward most nearly means to
(A) discourage.
(B) protect.
(C) threaten.
(D) utilize.
(E) confuse.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word ward correctly
In its verb form, ward is often followed by off when used in the sense of protecting or guarding. For instance, Xiaolin put up her hands to ward off the flying debris.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
B, to protect.