war
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a period of fighting between countries or groups using military force.
n.a state of organized, large-scale armed conflict between nations, states, or sizeable ethnic groups.
Simple“The two countries have been at war for over three years.”
In context“Historians continue to debate the complex geopolitical factors that eventually led the empire to declare war on its northern neighbours.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a strong and organized effort to stop something bad or dangerous.
n.a sustained and vigorous campaign or struggle against a specific social, political, or economic issue.
Simple“The government has announced a new war on drugs to improve safety.”
In context“The administration's war on poverty involved a series of legislative reforms aimed at providing better access to education and healthcare.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a situation where people or companies compete very hard against each other.
n.a state of intense competition or hostility between rival entities, such as businesses or political factions.
Simple“The two supermarket chains are in a price war to attract more customers.”
In context“The bidding war for the tech startup drove the final acquisition price far beyond its initial market valuation.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a simple card game where players try to win all the cards.
n.a card game of chance where players simultaneously reveal cards and the higher value wins the round.
Simple“The children spent the rainy afternoon playing war with a deck of cards.”
In context“While war is a game of pure luck, it remains a popular way to teach young children the relative values of playing cards.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to be in a state of conflict or to fight with someone.
v.to engage in a war or a sustained struggle; often used to describe internal or ideological conflict.
Simple“He felt like two different parts of his personality were warring with each other.”
In context“The novel depicts a protagonist warring against the restrictive social conventions of the Victorian era.”
Usageoften takes the preposition 'with' or 'against'
Usage war crimes · war began · war effort