Cool MateBattle
UK /["/ˈbætl/"]/US /["/ˈbætl/"]/
Definition
a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
In simple words: A fight between groups, often in war.
Examples
- The battle took place at dawn, where both sides strategized their moves.
- In the movie, the hero fought bravely in the battle against evil forces.
- The battle between the two armies lasted for several days, with heavy casualties.
- She had to battle her fears before giving a speech in front of the crowd.
- They engaged in a battle of wits to see who could solve the puzzle first.
Usage notes
Use 'battle' when discussing fights, especially in military contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless metaphorically.
Grammar pattern
battle + object
Memory hint
Imagine two armies on a field — they engage in a 'battle'.
Collocations
- fierce
- pitched
- running
- fight
- erupt
- battle against
- battle between
- battle with
- bitter
- fierce
- heated
- do
- engage in
- fight
- rage
- begin
- ensue
- battle against
- battle between
- battle for
- a battle of ideas
- a battle of words
- a battle of wills
- bitter
- fierce
- heated
- do
- engage in
- fight
- rage
- begin
- ensue
- battle against
- battle between
- battle for
- a battle of ideas
- a battle of words
- a battle of wills
Synonyms
- fight
- conflict
- warfare
- struggle
- combat
Antonyms
- peace
- truce
- harmony
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'battle' with 'fight' — 'battle' is usually larger than a simple 'fight'.
- Using 'battle' as a verb incorrectly — it is primarily a noun.