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UK/["/wɔːd/"]/US/["/wɔːrd/"]/

Meaning of Ward

a separate room or area in a hospital for people with the same type of medical condition

In simple words: A part of a hospital where patients stay, or a division of a city.

Ward in a sentence

  • a **maternity/surgical/psychiatric/children’s ward**
  • He worked as a nurse on the children's ward.
  • How many midwives are on the ward?
  • She spent five days in the maternity ward.
  • The doctor was doing her morning ward round.
  • The child was made a **ward of court**.

How to use Ward

Use 'ward' to refer to specific areas in hospitals or sections of cities. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but might not be used frequently in everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'guard' who watches over a 'ward' like a hospital room or city area.

Related words

Collocations with Ward

  • hospital ward
  • city ward
  • mental health ward
  • emergency ward

Opposites of Ward

Common mistakes with Ward

  • Confused with 'ward off', which means to prevent something.
  • Using 'wards' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Mixing up with 'award', which refers to a prize.

Compare Ward with Department, Division, Sector, Area, Unit

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Frequently asked questions about Ward

What does Ward mean?

A part of a hospital where patients stay, or a division of a city.

What is the definition of Ward?

a separate room or area in a hospital for people with the same type of medical condition

How do you use Ward in a sentence?

a **maternity/surgical/psychiatric/children’s ward**

Can you give another example of Ward?

He worked as a nurse on the children's ward.

What are synonyms for Ward?

Common alternatives include department, division, sector, area, unit.

What is the opposite of Ward?

Opposite meanings include release, freedom, liberation.

What words go with Ward?

It commonly pairs with hospital ward, city ward, mental health ward, emergency ward.

What are common mistakes when using Ward?

Confused with 'ward off', which means to prevent something. Using 'wards' as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up with 'award', which refers to a prize.

How do you pronounce Ward?

US: /["/wɔːrd/"]/, UK: /["/wɔːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ward?

Use 'ward' to refer to specific areas in hospitals or sections of cities. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but might not be used frequently in everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Ward?

"Ward" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.