battle — a fight between armies, groups of ships, groups of people, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fight between armies, groups of ships, groups of people, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbætl/
Example Sentences
- My morning battle with the alarm clock always ends in defeat.
- The company is battling to survive in the competitive market.
- Students are battling stress during exam period.
battle
NOUN[/ˈbætl/]
a fight between armies, groups of ships, groups of people, etc.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'bataille', which originated from Latin 'battere', meaning 'to strike' or 'to beat'. The term gained prominence during the medieval period, where it was frequently used to describe armed conflicts between knights and soldiers.
Breakdown
battere (Latin: to strike, to beat) + -aille (Old French diminutive/agent suffix) = bataille (Old French: combat, encounter involving striking/fighting).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My morning battle with the alarm clock always ends in defeat.”
“The company is battling to survive in the competitive market.”
“Students are battling stress during exam period.”
“The epic battle between pizza lovers and salad eaters continues in our office.”
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