Battle: meaning, definitions and examples

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battle

 

[ ˈbætəl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a war

A battle is a fight between two or more armed forces, usually in the context of a war. It is a violent confrontation where soldiers or combatants engage in combat to achieve a specific objective. Battles can be decisive in determining the outcome of a war.

Synonyms

combat, conflict, engagement

Examples of usage

  • The Battle of Normandy was a crucial turning point in World War II.
  • The soldiers prepared for the upcoming battle.
Context #2 | Noun

in a competition

A battle can also refer to a fierce competition or struggle between two opposing sides. It can be used metaphorically to describe a competitive situation where each side is determined to win.

Synonyms

competition, contest, struggle

Examples of usage

  • The tennis match turned into a fierce battle between the two players.
  • The battle for the championship title was intense.
Context #3 | Verb

struggle

As a verb, 'battle' means to struggle or fight against someone or something. It implies a determined effort to overcome obstacles or challenges.

Synonyms

combat, fight, struggle

Examples of usage

  • She battled against cancer for years before finally overcoming it.
  • The team battled their way to the top of the league.

Translations

Translations of the word "battle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batalha

🇮🇳 युद्ध

🇩🇪 Schlacht

🇮🇩 pertempuran

🇺🇦 битва

🇵🇱 bitwa

🇯🇵 戦い

🇫🇷 bataille

🇪🇸 batalla

🇹🇷 savaş

🇰🇷 전투

🇸🇦 معركة

🇨🇿 bitva

🇸🇰 bitka

🇨🇳 战斗

🇸🇮 bitka

🇮🇸 orrusta

🇰🇿 шайқас

🇬🇪 ბრძოლა

🇦🇿 döyüş

🇲🇽 batalla

Etymology

The word 'battle' originated from the Old French word 'bataille', which ultimately came from the Latin word 'battuere', meaning 'to beat'. The term has been used throughout history to describe conflicts, competitions, and struggles, reflecting the fundamental nature of human conflict and competition.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,701, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.