combat

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmbæt/
US: /ˈkɑːmbæt/

  1. A fight, especially during a war.

    1. The soldiers went into combat ready for anything.
    2. Air combat became increasingly sophisticated during the war, requiring new tactics.

  2. Fighting between people or groups.

    1. The combat was short but intense.
    2. Negotiations are an alternative to armed combat for resolving conflicts.

Synonyms

struggle battle fight warfare contend oppose tackle war
combat verb

  1. To fight against someone or something.

    1. The army will combat the enemy.
    2. We need to combat pollution to save the planet for future generations.

  2. To try to stop something bad from happening or developing.

    1. The government is trying to combat crime.
    2. The new laws are designed to combat discrimination in the workplace effectively.
combat adjective

  1. Relating to fighting or a battle.

    1. He is a combat soldier.
    2. The combat zone was heavily fortified against any potential invasion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "combat" in English means: A fight, especially during a war., Fighting between people or groups..

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

Synonyms for "combat": struggle, battle, fight, warfare, contend, oppose, tackle, war.

Example usage of "combat": "The soldiers went into combat ready for anything.". More examples on the page.