battles
word · lemma: battle
/ˈbætəɫz/
BA-duhlz
/bˈætəlz/
BA-tuhlz
Definition
Battles are fights between opposing sides, usually as part of a war or conflict, but can also mean strong efforts to overcome challenges.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both literal (military conflict) and figurative (personal struggles) senses. Common collocations: 'win/lose battles', 'fight battles', 'internal battles'. Unlike 'wars', 'battles' are shorter events or efforts within a larger struggle.
Spanish: batallasPortuguese (BR): batalhasPortuguese (PT): batalhasChinese (Simplified): 战斗 - 战役Chinese (Traditional): 戰鬥 - 戰役Hindi: युद्धArabic: معاركBengali: যুদ্ধ - সংগ্রামRussian: битвы - сражения - борьба (переносно)Japanese: 戦い - 闘いVietnamese: trận chiến - cuộc chiến - (ẩn dụ) trận đấuKorean: 전투 - 싸움Turkish: savaş - mücadeleUrdu: لڑائیاں - جنگیں - جدوجہد (استعارہ)Indonesian: pertempuran - pertarungan
Example Sentences
The army won three important battles.
basic
She fights her own battles every day with anxiety.
natural
Not all battles are worth fighting.
natural
Online arguments can feel like endless battles.
natural
There were many battles in the war.
basic
He faced many battles in his life.
basic