nounπShareOrganized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces."The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants."warmilitarypoliticsnationgovernmenthistorystateactioneventweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular conflict of this kind."The ongoing war between the two football teams was intense. "warmilitarypoliticsgovernmentnationhistoryactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict."There was a war between the two siblings over who got to use the last slice of pizza. "warpoliticsmilitarygovernmentsocietyactionhistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInstruments of war."The school's new security measures include advanced war equipment, like metal detectors and security cameras. "militarywarweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareArmed forces."The war veterans' association hosted a meeting at the community center. "militarywarpoliticsnationgovernmentstatehistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt."The war of cards was predictable; Sarah knew she would win because the cards were dealt poorly for her opponent. "gameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe)."The students are warring over who gets the last slice of pizza. "warmilitarypoliticsgovernmentnationhistoryactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo carry on, as a contest; to wage."The students are warring over who gets to sit by the window. "warmilitaryactionstategovernmentpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
