Meaning of the word war in English

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

war

US /wɔːr/

UK /wɔːr/

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example:

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The country has been ravaged by civil war for years.

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They declared war on the neighboring nation.

Synonym:

conflict combat fighting hostilities battle

Antonym:

peace truce armistice ceasefire harmony

a sustained campaign against an undesirable situation or practice

Example:

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The government launched a war on drugs.

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There's an ongoing war against poverty.

Synonym:

campaign crusade struggle fight battle

engage in a war

Example:

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The two nations have been warring for decades.

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They continue to war over territorial disputes.

Synonym:

fight battle combat contend struggle

Antonym:

make peace reconcile