Question 1

What does "ward off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To prevent an illness, danger, or threat from affecting you.

Question 2

How do you use "ward off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Eating plenty of vitamin C is thought to ward off colds in the winter.

Question 3

Is "ward off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"ward off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Commonly used with illness, danger, evil, and negative emotions. Also used in superstitious or folklore contexts (warding off evil spirits). Slightly formal in tone.

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