battle

noun
UK: /ˈbætl/
US: /ˈbætl/

  1. A fight between two or more groups of people or armies.

    1. The battle lasted for several hours near the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. The final battle of the war determined the fate of the entire kingdom. [ ] [ ]

  2. A difficult struggle or contest to achieve something.

    1. It was a battle to get the project finished on time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She faces a daily battle against chronic pain but remains positive. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

conflict fight struggle contest combat war skirmish clash
battle verb

  1. To fight or struggle against someone or something.

    1. The soldiers will battle the enemy at dawn near border. [ ] [ ]
    2. Environmental groups battle against deforestation and its harmful effects. [ ] [ ]

  2. To try very hard to achieve something despite difficulties.

    1. She had to battle her way to the top of her profession. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small business is battling to survive in a very competitive market now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "battle" in English means: A fight between two or more groups of people or armies., A difficult struggle or contest to achieve something..

The phonetic transcription of "battle" is /ˈbætl/ in British English and /ˈbætl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "battle": conflict, fight, struggle, contest, combat, war, skirmish, clash.

Example usage of "battle": "The battle lasted for several hours near the river.". More examples on the page.