war

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/wɔː/]

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1. war (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.

Example: holy war; just war; civil war

2. war (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A particular conflict of this kind.

Example: a war of succession... a war of attrition... the Cold War... World War III...

3. war (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Protracted armed conflict against irregular forces, particularly groups considered terrorists.

Example: the Great Emu War... the Global War on Terrorism...

4. war (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

Example: ...to war the Scot, and borders to defend...

5. war (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

Example: […], that thou by them mighteſt warre a good warfare,[…].

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