Warder

Pronunciation: /wɔːrdər/

Definitions of warder

noun a person who guards or has charge of a particular place

Example Sentences

A1 The warder locked the prison cell.

A2 The warder patrolled the corridors of the castle.

B1 The warder was responsible for keeping the prisoners in line.

B2 The warder had to deal with unruly inmates on a daily basis.

C1 The experienced warder knew how to handle difficult situations in the prison.

C2 The warder's professionalism and dedication earned him the respect of both inmates and colleagues.

Examples of warder in a Sentence

formal The warder diligently patrolled the prison grounds, ensuring the security of the inmates.

informal The warder caught the inmate trying to sneak contraband into the cell.

slang The warder busted the prisoner for trying to smuggle in drugs.

figurative She saw herself as a warder of justice, always striving to uphold what is right.

Grammatical Forms of warder

• past tense: warded
• plural: warders
• comparative: more warder
• superlative: most warder
• present tense: ward
• future tense: will ward
• perfect tense: have warded
• continuous tense: is warding
• singular: warder
• positive degree: warder
• infinitive: to ward
• gerund: warding
• participle: warding

Origin and Evolution of warder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'warder' originated from the Old French word 'garder' which means to guard or protect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'warder' evolved to refer to someone who guards or watches over others, such as a prison guard or a security officer.