Battle - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈbætl|  American pronunciation of the word battle
Brit.  |ˈbæt(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word battle

noun

- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war (syn: conflict, engagement, fight)
Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga
- an energetic attempt to achieve something (syn: struggle)
he fought a battle for recognition
- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) (syn: conflict, struggle)
police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs

verb

- battle or contend against in or as if in a battle (syn: combat)
they battled over the budget

Extra examples

That two-day conflict has become one of the most famous battles in history.

The battle continued late into the night.

Thousands of soldiers were willing to go into battle to fight the enemy.

A police officer was injured in a gun battle that took place last night.

The company was involved in a legal battle with one of its employees.

The opposing armies battled on until night.

Tomorrow we shall battle with our old enemies and defeat them.

Our team and their opponents battled for the prize in the football match.

Some rare wild animals are battling for their existence.

The mountain climbers had to battle against great difficulties.

Scientists are still battling with many diseases.

Women must battle on until they have gained equality.

He battled his way to the top of his profession.

Her son was killed in battle.

Scientology has fought long battles for acceptance as a religion.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: battle
he/she/it: battles
present participle: battling
past tense: battled
past participle: battled
noun
singular: battle
plural: battles
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