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combat

 

[ ˈkɒmbæt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in military

Combat is a fighting between armed forces.

Synonyms

battle, conflict, warfare

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were trained for combat.
  • The combat lasted for several hours.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

Combat is a fight or contest between individuals or groups.

Synonyms

battle, contest, fight

Examples of usage

  • The boxing match was a fierce combat.
  • The combat sports event drew a large crowd.
Context #3 | Verb

in military

Combat means to fight or engage in a battle.

Synonyms

battle, engage, fight

Examples of usage

  • The troops were ready to combat the enemy forces.
  • They combated fiercely against the invaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "combat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combate

🇮🇳 लड़ाई

🇩🇪 Kampf

🇮🇩 pertempuran

🇺🇦 бій

🇵🇱 walka

🇯🇵 戦闘 (せんとう)

🇫🇷 combat

🇪🇸 combate

🇹🇷 mücadele

🇰🇷 전투

🇸🇦 قتال

🇨🇿 boj

🇸🇰 boj

🇨🇳 战斗 (zhàndòu)

🇸🇮 boj

🇮🇸 bardagi

🇰🇿 шайқас

🇬🇪 ბრძოლა

🇦🇿 döyüş

🇲🇽 combate

Etymology

The word 'combat' originated from the French word 'comabattre', which means 'to fight'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to fighting, especially in military or sports contexts. Over time, 'combat' has become synonymous with conflict, struggle, and competition in various fields.

See also: comb, combing, uncombed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,060, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.