Synonyms for ward

Synonyms for (noun) ward

Synonyms: cellblock, ward

Definition: a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

Similar words: block

Definition: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

Usage: there is a block of classrooms in the west wing


Synonyms: ward, hospital ward

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

Usage: they put her in a 4-bed ward

Similar words: block

Definition: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

Usage: there is a block of classrooms in the west wing


Synonyms: ward

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

Similar words: territorial division, administrative district, administrative division

Definition: a district defined for administrative purposes


Synonyms: ward

Definition: a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual

Definition: a human being

Usage: there was too much for one person to do


Synonyms: Montgomery Ward, Ward, Aaron Montgomery Ward

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

Similar words: businessman, man of affairs

Definition: a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)


Synonyms: Mrs. Humphrey Ward, Mary Augusta Arnold Ward, Ward

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

Similar words: writer, author

Definition: writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)


Synonyms: Ward, Barbara Ward, Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth

Definition: English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

Similar words: economic expert, economist

Definition: an expert in the science of economics


Similar words: environmentalist, conservationist

Definition: someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution


Synonyms for (verb) ward

Synonyms: guard, ward

Definition: watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

Usage: guard my possessions while I'm away

Similar words: protect

Definition: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

Usage: Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain


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