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Meaning of the word combat in English

What does combat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

combat

US /ˈkɑːm.bæt/
UK /ˈkɒm.bæt/
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Noun

fighting between armed forces

Example:
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The soldiers were trained for close combat.
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He saw heavy combat during the war.
Synonym:
battle fighting warfare conflict engagement

Verb

to fight or contend against

Example:
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The government is trying to combat inflation.
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They must combat the spread of misinformation.
Synonym:
fight oppose resist counter tackle
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