Basic Details
Word: Ward
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A division of a hospital or a section of a city; or to guard or protect against something.
Synonyms: Division, section (as a noun); guard, shield (as a verb)
Antonyms: Attack, abandon
Idioms and Phrases
- Ward off: To prevent something from happening. Example: "She carried an umbrella to ward off the rain."
- Ward of the state: A person who is looked after by a state authority. Example: "The child was a ward of the state after being taken away from her parents."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children played in the ward while their parents waited for the doctor.
Example 2: He tried to ward off a cold by taking vitamins and getting plenty of rest.
Example 3: The new ward in the hospital was designed to accommodate more patients comfortably.
Fun Fact
The term 'ward' comes from the Old English word 'weard,' meaning "to guard or protect." This historical background reflects its current meanings related to both protection and divisions.
Famous Quote
"To be a guardian is to be a ward of honour." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ward" mean when referring to a division of a hospital?
a) A large room
b) A section for patients
c) A waiting area
d) An office
Answer: b) A section for patients
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ward" when used as a verb?
a) Attack
b) Shield
c) Ignore
d) Invite
Answer: b) Shield
3. Which option is an antonym of "ward"?
a) Protect
b) Abandon
c) Care for
d) Guard
Answer: b) Abandon
4. Which sentence uses "ward" correctly as a noun?
a) The ward was busy with doctors and nurses attending to patients.
b) He tried to ward off from the rain.
c) They will ward their history project tomorrow.
d) We need to ward out for the football match.
Answer: a) The ward was busy with doctors and nurses attending to patients.
5. What does "ward off" mean?
a) To attract something
b) To prevent something from happening
c) To push something further away
d) To throw something out
Answer: b) To prevent something from happening
