battle

Derived from Old French 'bataille', from Latin 'battalia'.

NOUN (1)
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conflict formal / fight / war / struggle
Synonyms conflict formal , fight , war
Antonyms peace

A 'battle' is a conflict between armed forces, often part of a larger war. It signifies a struggle that involves direct confrontation and can result in significant outcomes for the opposing parties.

irregular note only if irregular
plural
battles
  • The battle for independence was long and arduous. — 独立のための戦いは長く苦しいものでした。
  • Many heroes emerge from the stories of battle throughout history. — 歴史の中の戦いの物語から多くの英雄が生まれます。
  • The soldiers prepared for the battle at dawn. — 兵士たちは夜明けに戦いの準備をしました。
register: formal
VERB (1)
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Synonyms fight , combat
Antonyms reconcile

To 'battle' means to engage in direct fighting or competition against an opponent. This term is often used in both physical confrontations as well as metaphorical contexts, like battling against obstacles or challenges.

irregular note only if irregular
past present_participle
battled battling
  • She had to battle her fears before delivering the speech. — 彼女はスピーチを行う前に恐怖と戦わなければなりませんでした。
  • The two teams battled for the championship title. — 2つのチームがチャンピオンシップのタイトルを巡って戦いました。
  • He battled through the tough training regimen to achieve his goals. — 彼は目標を達成するために厳しいトレーニングを乗り越えました。