What does WARDS mean?

Wards

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient.
• Verb: guard; protect.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɔrdz/
• UK: /wɔːdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The noun "wards" originated from Middle English, meaning "guardianship or protection." The verb "wards" is derived from the noun and means "to guard or protect." In modern usage, "wards" is most commonly used as a noun to refer to separate rooms in hospitals. As a verb, "wards" is used to express the act of guarding or protecting something or someone.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: rooms, chambers, compartments
• Verb: protect, defend, safeguard

6. Related Words:

• award
• cards
• draws
• wards
• weird

7. Example Sentences:

• The hospital has separate wards for men and women.
• The security guard wards the building against intruders.