warded

American

[wawr-did] / ˈwɔr dɪd /

adjective

having notches, slots, or wards, as in locks and keys.

warded British

/ ˈwɔːdɪd /

adjective

(of locks, keys, etc) having wards

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Etymology

Origin of warded

1565–75; ward (noun) + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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They were also revered as talismans that warded off evil spirits.

From Los Angeles Times

Another widely-circulated post was written by a person who said their mother was badly injured in the attack and was currently warded in a hospital's intensive care unit.

From BBC

Respiratory infections could change their patterns, and fungi usually warded off by body heat could adapt to the world’s higher temperatures and become more adept at infecting humans.

From Science Magazine

He warded off a defender before chipping the ball over advancing goalkeeper Mario González for his third goal in two games and sixth goal in 14 appearances overall.

From Washington Post

“Plus the Gran warded Seven’s house and put extra protections on Beefy’s room. He’ll be safe.”

From Literature

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