battle
word
/ˈbætəɫ/
BA-dul
/bˈætəl/
BA-tuhl
Definition
A battle is a fight between armies or groups in a war. It can also mean a strong effort or struggle to overcome a problem, illness, or difficult situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used both literally and figuratively: 'a battle in 1812' and 'a battle with cancer'. Common patterns include 'battle against', 'battle for', and 'uphill battle'. As a verb, 'battle' means to fight or struggle, and it sounds stronger than 'try' or 'deal with'.
Spanish: batalla - luchar (fig.)Portuguese (BR): batalha - lutar (fig.)Portuguese (PT): batalha - lutar (fig.)Chinese (Simplified): 战斗 - 斗争Chinese (Traditional): 戰鬥 - 鬥爭Hindi: युद्ध - संघर्षArabic: معركة - صراعBengali: যুদ্ধ - সংগ্রামRussian: битва - сражение - борьбаJapanese: 戦い - 闘いVietnamese: trận chiến - cuộc chiến đấu - cuộc đấu tranhKorean: 전투 - 싸움 - 투쟁Turkish: savaş - mücadeleUrdu: جنگ - جدوجہدIndonesian: pertempuran - perjuangan
Example Sentences
The soldiers won the battle at dawn.
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She is fighting a battle with cancer.
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They battled for control of the city.
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We had to battle through heavy traffic to get here on time.
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Getting this project approved was an uphill battle.
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He has been battling stress for months.
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