warfare — the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, especially using particular weapons or methods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, especially using particular weapons or methods
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrfer/
Example Sentences
- My mom's warfare against dust bunnies under the bed never ends.
- The two coffee shops engaged in price warfare to attract customers.
- Students declared warfare on the vending machine that ate their coins.
warfare
NOUN[/ˈwɔːrfer/]
the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, especially using particular weapons or methods
Modern warfare relies on technology as much as soldiers.
The museum explained how warfare changed throughout history. (⚔️ War + 🪖 Military Strategy → Warfare)
Careful warfare strategy led the army to victory.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Warfare derives from Old English, combining war (from Proto-Germanic *werraz, meaning conflict or armed struggle) and fare (from Old English faran, meaning to go, travel, or conduct). Originally, it referred to the act of conducting or waging war.
Breakdown
war (conflict, armed struggle) + fare (to conduct, proceed, go), with the -fare suffix denoting the action or manner of conducting something.
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📝Examples
“My mom's warfare against dust bunnies under the bed never ends.”
“The two coffee shops engaged in price warfare to attract customers.”
“Students declared warfare on the vending machine that ate their coins.”
“Cyber warfare has become a major concern for national security.”
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