Battle
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈbæt.əl/
US
/ˈbæt̬.əl/
Definition
(n) : A fight or conflict between groups, or a struggle to overcome a challenge.
(v) : To fight or struggle against something or someone.
(v) : To fight or struggle against something or someone.
Example
"They battled for hours."
"The soldiers won a major battle that changed the course of the war."
"Her battle with depression inspired many others to seek help and stay strong."
Explanation
A battle is a fight or conflict between two groups, people, or forces. It can happen in war, where armies fight each other, or it can be used in everyday language to describe a struggle, such as a “battle against illness” or a “battle of ideas.” Battles involve effort and determination to win or overcome challenges. In history, battles were important events that often changed the course of nations. In modern life, the term is also used metaphorically for personal or emotional struggles.