# conquering

/ˈkɑŋkɝɪŋ/ (US) · /kˈɒnkəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conquering
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

describing someone who is winning or taking control of a place or a difficult situation. You use it for people who are successful in a struggle.

For teachers: characterised by the act of overcoming or taking control by force or effort. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person or group in the process of gaining dominance.

## Examples

- The conquering army marched through the city gates.
- After years of training, the conquering athlete finally stood on the podium to receive her gold medal.
- The conquering hero returned to a city transformed by his absence, finding that the very people he fought for had grown accustomed to their own independence.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a participial adjective before a noun; can also appear after linking verbs like 'become' or 'remain'.

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