combat
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒm.bæt]
Word
Context: "warfare"
(noun) a fight or battle between people or groups. It's when two sides try to defeat each other using force. This can happen in a war or during sports competitions.
Example
The soldiers trained hard for a year before they were sent into combat.
Example
There was no combat during the peace agreement; everyone was calm.
Example
What strategies did they use during combat to stay safe?
Context: "warfare"
(verb) to fight against someone or something. It's about taking action to stop or defeat an enemy.
Example
The countries decided to combat climate change by working together.
Example
They did not combat the problems effectively, and things got worse.
Example
How can we combat bullying in schools?
Context: "sports"
(verb) to compete against someone in a sport or game. It's about trying to win while following the rules.
Example
The boxers will combat each other in the ring tonight.
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She did not want to combat her friend because they were on the same team.
Example
Who are the teams that will combat each other in the final match?
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