A2noun 1K

War

🇬🇧 UK /["/wɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wɔːr/"]/

Meaning of War

a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time

In simple words: A conflict between countries or groups where fighting happens.

War in a sentence

• Many countries joined together to end the war.
• The war lasted for several years and affected many lives.
• In history class, we learned about the causes of the war.
• He wrote a book about the strategies used during the war.
• Her uncle fought bravely in the war and received medals.

How to use War

Use 'war' in discussions about military conflict, history, or politics. It's not appropriate for casual conversations unless discussing related topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'war' as 'where are we fighting?' to remember the seriousness.

Related words

Collocations with War

• long
• short
• impending
• be in
• fight in
• fight
• approach
• loom
• threaten
• years
• hero
• veteran
• at war
• between the wars
• in (a/​the) war
• the aftermath of the war
• the brink of war
• the course of a/​the war
• long
• short
• impending
• be in
• fight in
• fight
• approach
• loom
• threaten
• years
• hero
• veteran
• at war
• between the wars
• in (a/​the) war
• the aftermath of the war
• the brink of war
• the course of a/​the war

Synonyms for War

• conflict
• combat
• hostilities
• battle
• strife

Opposites of War

• peace
• harmony
• truce

Common mistakes with War

• Confusing 'war' with 'battle' – 'war' is a larger conflict.
• Using 'war' in the wrong contexts, like personal disputes instead of actual military conflict.
• Mispronouncing it as 'wahr' instead of 'wore'.

Frequently asked questions about War

What does War mean?

A conflict between countries or groups where fighting happens.

What is the definition of War?

a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time

How do you use War in a sentence?

Many countries joined together to end the war.

Can you give another example of War?

The war lasted for several years and affected many lives.

What are synonyms for War?

Common alternatives include conflict, combat, hostilities, battle, strife.

What is the opposite of War?

Opposite meanings include peace, harmony, truce.

What words go with War?

It commonly pairs with long, short, impending, be in, fight in, fight, approach, loom, threaten, years, hero, veteran, at war, between the wars, in (a/​the) war, the aftermath of the war, the brink of war, the course of a/​the war, long, short, impending, be in, fight in, fight, approach, loom, threaten, years, hero, veteran, at war, between the wars, in (a/​the) war, the aftermath of the war, the brink of war, the course of a/​the war.

What are common mistakes when using War?

Confusing 'war' with 'battle' – 'war' is a larger conflict. Using 'war' in the wrong contexts, like personal disputes instead of actual military conflict. Mispronouncing it as 'wahr' instead of 'wore'.

How do you pronounce War?

US: /["/wɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/wɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use War?

Use 'war' in discussions about military conflict, history, or politics. It's not appropriate for casual conversations unless discussing related topics.

What CEFR level is War?

"War" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.