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battled

 

[ ˈbætəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'battled' is the simple past tense of the verb 'battle.' It refers to the act of engaging in a fight or struggle against an opponent. This can pertain to physical confrontations, such as wars or duels, or metaphorical conflicts, such as battling personal challenges or difficult situations. 'Battled' implies resilience and effort in facing an adversary, whether on the battlefield or in life. The term can also apply to competitions in sports or other areas.

Synonyms

competed, contended, fought, struggled, wrestled

Examples of usage

  • They battled fiercely during the championship game.
  • He battled his way through the toughest obstacles in his life.
  • The two armies battled for control of the territory.
  • She battled with her emotions after the loss.
  • Scientists battled against the rapid spread of the virus.

Translations

Translations of the word "battled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lutou

🇮🇳 लड़ा

🇩🇪 kämpfte

🇮🇩 bertempur

🇺🇦 боровся

🇵🇱 walczył

🇯🇵 戦った

🇫🇷 battu

🇪🇸 luchó

🇹🇷 savaştı

🇰🇷 싸웠다

🇸🇦 قاتل

🇨🇿 bojoval

🇸🇰 bojoval

🇨🇳 战斗了

🇸🇮 boril se

🇮🇸 barðist

🇰🇿 күресті

🇬🇪 იბრძოდა

🇦🇿 mübarizə apardı

🇲🇽 luchó

Etymology

The word 'battle' traces its origins back to the Old French word 'bataille,' which is derived from the Latin 'battalia,' meaning 'a beating or a blow.' It was initially associated with the context of military engagements, where two opposing forces would clash in various methods of combat. The word evolved through the Middle Ages, often referred to not only to the physical confrontations on battlefields but also to the strategic aspects of warfare. As language progressed, 'battled' became widely adopted to describe not just literal fights but also metaphorical battles, including struggles for rights, beliefs, or personal challenges. The term reflects the universality of conflict, making it applicable across a variety of situations in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,939, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.