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- Dictionarybattle/ˈbatl/
noun
- 1. a sustained fight between large organized armed forces: "the battle lasted for several hours" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. struggle tenaciously to achieve or resist something: "he has been battling against the illness" Similar Opposite
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BATTLE definition: 1. a fight between armed forces: 2. an argument between two groups or against a situation that a…. Learn more.
How to use battle in a sentence. a hostile encounter between opposing military forces —sometimes used before another noun; a usually lengthy contest, struggle, or controversy… See the full definition
Battle definition: a hostile encounter or engagement between opposing military forces. See examples of BATTLE used in a sentence.
A battle is a conflict in which different people or groups compete in order to achieve success or control. The political battle over the pre-budget report promises to be a bitter one. ...the eternal battle between good and evil in the world. ...a macho battle for supremacy.
noun. /ˈbætl/ Idioms. [countable, uncountable] a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people. Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. in battle His father had been killed in battle. to go into battle.
A battle is an open struggle, usually between two groups — like a baseball championship game or a food fight. The word battle is often used in opposition to war, a series of battles.
1. a. An encounter between opposing forces: an important battle in the Pacific campaign. b. Armed fighting; combat: wounded in battle. 2. A match between two combatants: trial by battle. 3. a. A protracted controversy or struggle: won the battle of the budget. b. An intense competition: a battle of wits. v. bat·tled, bat·tling, bat·tles. v.intr.
a situation in which two people or groups compete against each other or have an argument about something: a battle for control in the boardroom. battle noun (PROBLEMS/ILLNESS) B2. a fight against something that is hurting or destroying you: a long battle against cancer. Idioms. fight a losing battle. battle. verb [ I ] uk / ˈbætl / us.
to try very hard to achieve something difficult or to deal with something unpleasant or dangerous. Both teams battled hard. battle for something The two leaders are battling for control of the government.
battle. noun. /ˈbæt̮l/ [countable, uncountable] a fight between armies, ships, or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people the battle of Gettysburg to be killed in battle a gun battle to go into battle see pitched battle. Want to learn more?
