noun🔗ShareOrganized, 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."warmilitaryhistorypoliticsnationgovernmenteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA particular conflict of this kind."The history class covered the two World Wars. "warmilitaryhistorynationpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict."The sibling rivalry often escalated into food wars at the dinner table. "warmilitaryhistorypoliticssocietyactioneventstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstruments of war."The museum displayed ancient wars, like swords and shields, used by soldiers in battle. "militarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArmed forces."The school's security relies on the local police wars. "militarywarhistorynationgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt."My brother and I played a game of wars, but the outcome was obvious from the first few cards dealt. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe)."Sometimes siblings war over who gets to use the computer. "militarywarpoliticsnationgovernmenthistoryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo carry on, as a contest; to wage."The company wars against its competitors by offering lower prices and better customer service. "warmilitarypoliticsnationgovernmenthistoryactionworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
