war
/wɔː/
Dictionary
noun
- Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
"The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants."
- A particular conflict of this kind.
- (by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
"You look like you've been through the wars."
- Instruments of war.
- Armed forces.
- A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt.
verb
- To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
- To carry on, as a contest; to wage.
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