ward
Translation
ward, district, dependant
Examples
He is a patient in the surgical ward.
He is a patient in the surgical ward.
The child was made a ward of the court.
The child was made a ward of the court.
She represents the city's fifth ward.
She represents the city's fifth ward.
Grammar Patterns
((in the ... ward)) in a specific section of a hospital He is a patient in the surgical ward.
((a ward of sth.)) a person under the legal protection of sth. The child was made a ward of the court.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (hospital) unit; (district) precinct; (person) charge
Etymology
From Old English 'weard' (guard, protection). Related to 'guard' and 'watch'.
Memory Tips
A 'ward' is a place or person that needs to be 'guarded' or watched over.