Warded: meaning, definitions and examples
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warded
[ wɔrdɪd ]
protection given
Warded is the past tense of the verb 'ward,' which means to guard, protect, or keep something at bay. It often conveys a sense of blocking or preventing something unwanted or harmful from approaching or affecting someone or something. In various contexts, it may refer to shielding oneself from danger, illness, or negative influences. The term is commonly used in literature and poetry to create imagery of protection and defense.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She warded off the approaching storm.
- The knight warded his realm against invaders.
- He warded off illness with natural remedies.
Translations
Translations of the word "warded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 protegido
🇮🇳 संरक्षित
🇩🇪 geschützt
🇮🇩 terlindungi
🇺🇦 захищений
🇵🇱 chroniony
🇯🇵 保護された
🇫🇷 protégé
🇪🇸 protegido
🇹🇷 korunan
🇰🇷 보호된
🇸🇦 محمي
🇨🇿 chráněný
🇸🇰 chránený
🇨🇳 被保护的
🇸🇮 zaščiten
🇮🇸 verndur
🇰🇿 қорғалған
🇬🇪 დაცული
🇦🇿 qorunan
🇲🇽 protegido
Word origin
The word 'ward' can be traced back to Old English 'weard,' meaning 'guard' or 'protector.' This term has Germanic roots, related to the Old High German 'wart' and the Old Norse 'varðr,' both conveying the idea of guarding or watching over something. Over centuries, the meaning of the word has evolved, but its core essence of protection has remained. The transition into the modern form 'ward' in English reflects its historical use in various contexts, including military and domestic settings. The use of 'warded' as a past participle form has become prominent in both literature and spoken language, often used metaphorically to represent defenses against emotional or physical threats.