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Combat Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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combat

com-bat

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑmbæt/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “combat”

Combat is a 2-syllable noun and verb (com-bat). It is pronounced /ˈkɑmbæt/. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #4,060 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'combat'

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.

Rhymes

Combat rhymes with wombat and kombat.

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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.