war

noun
UK: /wɔː/
US: /wɔːr/

  1. A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups within a country.

    1. The war ended last year after many battles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The long war caused economic hardship and political instability throughout the region. [ ] [ ]

  2. A serious competition or fight between people or groups.

    1. There is a war for talent in the tech industry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company declared a price war, leading to lower profits for everyone. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

conflict battle struggle fight combat campaign
war intransitive-verb

  1. To engage in armed conflict.

    1. The two countries decided to war over resources. [ ] [ ]
    2. Historically, nations warred for territory and power, causing immense suffering. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fight or struggle vigorously for or against something.

    1. They must war against poverty and injustice. [ ] [ ]
    2. Activists warred to protect endangered species and their habitats. [ ] [ ]
war adjective

  1. Relating to or caused by war.

    1. The war effort required a lot of money. [ ] [ ]
    2. War crimes are serious violations of international law that must be addressed. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "war" in English means: A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups within a country., A serious competition or fight between people or groups..

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

Synonyms for "war": conflict, battle, struggle, fight, combat, campaign.

Example usage of "war": "The war ended last year after many battles.". More examples on the page.