Word
warring
Phoneticswar·ring, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔɹɪŋ/
UK/wˈɔːɹɪŋ/
Definition
adj. describes groups, countries, or people who are currently fighting a war or a serious conflict with each other.
adj. engaged in conflict, hostility, or active warfare. Often used to describe factions or nations that are in a state of mutual aggression.
Examples
“The two warring tribes finally agreed to meet for peace talks.”
“After decades of fighting, the warring factions signed a treaty to share the region's natural resources.”
“The historian argues that the constant tension between the warring city-states actually drove rapid technological innovation in the late fourteenth century.”
Examples
simple
“The two warring tribes finally agreed to meet for peace talks.”
contextual
“After decades of fighting, the warring factions signed a treaty to share the region's natural resources.”
complex
“The historian argues that the constant tension between the warring city-states actually drove rapid technological innovation in the late fourteenth century.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “warring” in context.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'warring parties', 'warring nations').
Real-World Examples
“She said: “They [the warring parties] are not moving closer to dialogue.” “But behind the scenes, the warring sides eventually came to an agreement.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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