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BATTLE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Battle.

How to pronounce battle:

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Battle - as a noun

A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

Example: "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of chattanooga"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflictengagementfight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actionmilitary action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An energetic attempt to achieve something

Example: "Getting through the crowd was a real struggle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
struggle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attempteffortendeavorendeavourtry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

Example: "The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflictstruggle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Battle - as a verb

Battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

Example: "The kurds are combating iraqi troops in northern iraq"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
combat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contendfightstruggle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Battle - as an adjective

Improving; nutritious; fattening.

Example: "Battle grass, battle pasture"

Fertile; fruitful.

Example: "Battle soil, battle land"

Example Sentences

"The two armies engaged in a fierce battle on the battlefield."
"The battle between good and evil is a recurring theme in literature."
"The historical battle at Waterloo changed the course of European history."
"The soldier was wounded in the heat of battle."
"The general strategized and planned the battle meticulously."
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Word Game Points

Is BATTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, battle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BATTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, battle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BATTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, battle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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