noun Download 🔗Share Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces. Examples : "The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants." war military politics nation government history state action event weapon essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular conflict of this kind. Examples : "The ongoing war between the two football teams was intense. " war military politics government nation history action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict. Examples : "There was a war between the two siblings over who got to use the last slice of pizza. " war politics military government society action history essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Instruments of war. Examples : "The school's new security measures include advanced war equipment, like metal detectors and security cameras. " military war weapon essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Armed forces. Examples : "The war veterans' association hosted a meeting at the community center. " military war politics nation government state history essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt. Examples : "The war of cards was predictable; Sarah knew she would win because the cards were dealt poorly for her opponent. " game essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe). Examples : "The students are warring over who gets the last slice of pizza. " war military politics government nation history action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry on, as a contest; to wage. Examples : "The students are warring over who gets to sit by the window. " war military action state government politics essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading