combat
/ˈkɒmbæt/
fight, struggle
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Fighting between armed forces; a battle or struggle.
"They were trained for close combat."
- 2.
A struggle or fight against something specific, often an undesirable phenomenon.
"The ongoing combat against poverty."
- 1.
To fight or contend against someone or something.
"They decided to combat the enemy forces."
- 2.
To take action to reduce or prevent something undesirable.
"The city is working to combat air pollution."
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The soldiers were prepared for close combat in the dense jungle.
The soldiers were prepared for close combat in the dense jungle.
The government launched a new initiative to combat unemployment.
The government launched a new initiative to combat unemployment.
She showed great courage in single combat against her opponent.
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How do you pronounce combat?
combat is pronounced [/ˈkɒmbæt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does combat mean?
combat means "fight, struggle". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is combat?
combat is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The soldiers were prepared for close combat in the dense jungle." — used to mean "fight, struggle".
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