ward
8 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #3,392
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
verb
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wˈɔːɹd/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural wards
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
watch over or shield from danger or harm
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)