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How to pronounce ward
Say it like this: /wɔɹd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does ward mean?
nounA warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
“there is remuneration for the best ward of mine”
verbTo keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
“Whoſe gates he found faſt ſhut, ne liuing wight To ward the ſame, nor anſwere commers call”
To defend, to protect.
“Tell him it was a hand that warded him From a thousand dangers.”
To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches. (usually followed by off)
“The pointed javelin warded off his rage.”
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