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WARDS

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There are 8 meanings of the word Wards.

Wards - as a noun

A person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbara wardbaroness jackson of lodsworth

A district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mary augusta arnold wardmary augusta wardmrs. humphrey ward

Block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

Example: "They put her in a 4-bed ward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hospital ward
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

United states businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aaron montgomery wardmontgomery ward

A division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cellblock19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wards - as a verb

Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

Example: "Guard my possessions while i'm away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guard7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protect11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The hospital has separate wards for men and women."
"The charity organization helps support children in the wards of the orphanage."
"The security guard patrols the hospital wards at night."
"The hospital is divided into specialized wards for different medical conditions."
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Is WARDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wards is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WARDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is WARDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wards is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WARDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WARDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wards is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WARDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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