Basic Details
Word: Ward
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A section or room in a hospital, or a person who is cared for or protected by someone else.
Synonyms: Division, department, charge, protege
Antonyms: Free, independent
Idioms and Phrases
- Ward off: To prevent something undesirable from happening. Example: "She wore a charm to ward off bad luck during her exams."
- Ward of the state: A child who is taken care of by the state because they cannot live with their family. Example: "After the unfortunate events, he became a ward of the state and found a loving foster home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hospital's children's ward was filled with bright decorations to make the young patients feel cheerful.
Example 2: The kind teacher always took the time to care for her wards and ensure they felt supported.
Example 3: Each ward in the city has its own councillor to represent the community's needs.
Fun Fact
The word "ward" comes from the Old English word "weard," which means to guard or protect. It reflects the idea of keeping someone or something safe.
Famous Quote
"It is the first duty of every citizen to protect his country from his government." - Thomas Paine. (This quote relates to the idea of 'ward' as protecting and caring for someone.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ward" mean?
a) A children's toy
b) A part of a hospital or a person under care
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of bird
Answer: b) A part of a hospital or a person under care
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ward"?
a) Hospital
b) Division
c) Garden
d) Chair
Answer: b) Division
3. Which sentence uses "ward" correctly?
a) The ward played in the park every afternoon.
b) She was a ward in the hospital while recovering from her surgery.
c) They bought a new ward for their living room.
d) The fish swam in the ward.
Answer: b) She was a ward in the hospital while recovering from her surgery.
4. Which idiom means to prevent something undesirable?
a) Ward off
b) Ward of the state
c) Look before you leap
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Ward off
5. What is the opposite of "ward"?
a) N/A
b) Protected
c) Bound
d) Free
Answer: d) Free
