Duel

Pronunciation: /djuːəl/

Definitions of duel

noun a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an agreed set of rules

Example Sentences

A1 The two knights engaged in a duel to settle their dispute.

A2 The duel between the two cowboys was intense and ended in a draw.

B1 The duel between the rival gangs was a showdown for control of the neighborhood.

B2 The duel between the master swordsmen was a display of skill and precision.

C1 The duel between the political opponents was a metaphorical battle for power and influence.

C2 The duel between the legendary warriors was a legendary event that would be remembered for generations.

Examples of duel in a Sentence

formal The two noblemen engaged in a formal duel to settle their dispute.

informal Those two guys are going to have a duel at the park later.

slang I heard they're gonna duel it out behind the school after class.

figurative The debate between the two scholars turned into an intellectual duel.

Grammatical Forms of duel

• past tense: dueled
• plural: duels
• comparative: more duel
• superlative: most duel
• present tense: duels
• future tense: will duel
• perfect tense: have dueled
• continuous tense: is dueling
• singular: duel
• positive degree: duel
• infinitive: to duel
• gerund: dueling
• participle: dueling

Origin and Evolution of duel

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'duel' originated from the Latin word 'duellum', meaning 'war'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'duel' or 'duellum', referring to a combat between two individuals.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a formal combat between two individuals to settle a dispute, the meaning of 'duel' has evolved over time to also include any prearranged combat or conflict between two parties.