Cool MateMeaning 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
Synonyms for 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.
Ward appears in
Ward in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عنبر, جناح, وصاية
جزء من المستشفى حيث يقيم المرضى، أو قسم من المدينة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ওয়ার্ড
হাসপাতালের একটি অংশ যেখানে রোগীরা থাকেন, অথবা শহরের একটি বিভাগ।
- GermanDeutsch
Station
Ein Teil eines Krankenhauses, in dem Patienten untergebracht sind, oder ein Stadtteil.
- SpanishEspañol
Sala/Unidad/Distrito
Una parte de un hospital donde se quedan los pacientes, o una división de una ciudad.
- Persianفارسی
بخش
قسمتی از بیمارستان که بیماران در آن میمانند، یا بخشی از یک شهر.
- FrenchFrançais
Chambre d'hôpital, quartier
Une partie d'un hôpital où les patients restent, ou une division d'une ville.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वार्ड
अस्पताल का एक हिस्सा जहाँ मरीज़ रहते हैं, या शहर का एक हिस्सा।
- ItalianItaliano
Reparto, Corsia, Sezione
Una parte di un ospedale dove i pazienti soggiornano, o una divisione di una città.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ward
Uma parte de um hospital onde os pacientes ficam, ou uma divisão de uma cidade.
- RussianРусский
Палата, отделение, подопечный
Часть больницы, где находятся пациенты, или район города.
- Urduاردو
وارڈ
ہسپتال کا ایک حصہ جہاں مریض ٹھہرتے ہیں، یا شہر کا ایک حصہ۔
- Chinese中文
病房,选区
医院里病人住的一个区域，或者城市的一个区域。
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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.