Pronunciation: /ˈbætəl/
noun a sustained fight between large organized armed forces
A1 The soldiers were ready for battle.
A2 The battle between the two teams was intense.
B1 The battle for equal rights continues to this day.
B2 The political battle for control of the country was heating up.
C1 The battle against corruption in the government required a multi-faceted approach.
C2 The epic battle between good and evil was the central theme of the novel.
verb to engage in a battle or struggle
A1 The knight battled the dragon to protect the kingdom.
A2 The two teams battled it out on the football field.
B1 She battled with her inner demons to overcome her fears.
B2 The soldiers battled fiercely against the enemy forces.
C1 The politician battled against corruption in the government.
C2 The scientists battled to find a cure for the deadly virus.
formal The battle between the two countries lasted for several weeks.
informal We won the battle against the rival team last night!
slang That battle was lit, bro!
figurative She is facing a tough battle with her inner demons.
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