Pronunciation: /wɔːr/
noun a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state
A1 War is a terrible thing.
A2 The soldiers fought bravely in the war.
B1 The war resulted in many casualties.
B2 The country was devastated by the war.
C1 The war had far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
C2 The war left a lasting impact on the region.
verb none
A1 I war with my siblings over who gets to use the TV remote.
A2 The neighbors often war with each other about parking spaces.
B1 The two countries have been warring over the disputed territory for years.
B2 The rival gangs are warring over control of the drug trade in the city.
C1 The political parties have been warring over healthcare reform for months.
C2 The corporations are warring over market share in the technology industry.
adjective none
A1 The war movie was very exciting.
A2 The soldiers were trained for war tactics.
B1 The country suffered from the effects of war for many years.
B2 The war-torn region was in desperate need of humanitarian aid.
C1 The political leaders debated the consequences of declaring war.
C2 The war crimes tribunal was established to bring justice to victims of atrocities.
adverb none
A1 The children played war games in the backyard.
A2 She stared at him warily, unsure of his intentions.
B1 The two countries have been at war for years, causing widespread destruction.
B2 The soldiers fought bravely in the midst of war-torn landscapes.
C1 The politicians were engaged in a war of words during the heated debate.
C2 The journalists risked their lives to report on the war firsthand.
pronoun none
A1 War is not a solution to conflicts.
A2 The war in that country has caused a lot of suffering.
B1 The government declared war on terrorism.
B2 Many soldiers returned from the war with physical and emotional scars.
C1 The war crimes committed during the conflict were widely condemned.
C2 War should always be the last resort in resolving disputes between nations.
preposition none
A1 I am at war with my neighbor over the fence.
A2 The two countries are at war over the disputed territory.
B1 The siblings are always at war with each other over trivial matters.
B2 The two companies are at war for dominance in the market.
C1 The political parties are at war over the new legislation.
C2 The two nations have been at war for decades over conflicting ideologies.
conjunction none
A1 I want to play outside, war it's raining.
A2 She was tired, war she continued to work on her project.
B1 The restaurant was full, war we decided to try a different place.
B2 I didn't have much time, war I managed to finish the report before the deadline.
C1 The company faced financial difficulties, war it managed to stay afloat.
C2 The team was behind in the game, war they staged a remarkable comeback to win.
interjection none
A1 War! That was a loud noise outside.
A2 War! I can't believe how fast time flies.
B1 War! I need to finish this project by tomorrow.
B2 War! I never expected to see you here.
C1 War! What a beautiful sunset.
C2 War! I wonder what the future holds.
article none
A1 War is a terrible thing.
A2 The country was devastated by war.
B1 The government declared war on their neighboring country.
B2 The soldiers fought bravely in the war.
C1 The war resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
C2 The war had far-reaching consequences for the region.
formal The country declared war on its neighboring nation.
informal I heard there's a war going on in that region.
slang The gang war in the city is getting out of control.
figurative The war against poverty requires a multi-faceted approach.
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