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war

/wɔː/

/wɔr/

warnoun

wars

/wɔː/

/wɔr/

Translations

война

The war lasted for several years.

Война длилась несколько лет.

Additional translations

битва

сражение

борьба

Definitions

A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

The war between the two nations lasted for over a decade.

A particular armed conflict or the period of time during which it occurs.

World War II was one of the most devastating wars in history.

A sustained effort to deal with or end a particular unpleasant or undesirable situation or condition.

The government declared a war on drugs to combat the rising issue of substance abuse.

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Antonyms

warverb

warred

Past Simple

warred

Past Participle

warring

Gerund

/wɔː/

/wɔr/

Translations

воевать

The two countries decided to war over the disputed territory.

Две страны решили воевать из-за спорной территории.

Additional translations

сражаться

биться

Definitions

To engage in a state of armed conflict or warfare.

The two countries have been warring for decades over the disputed territory.

To contend or struggle vigorously against something or someone.

Throughout his career he warred against corruption in the industry.

Synonyms

waradjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to warfare (e.g., 'war crimes').

Definitions

Relating to or used in warfare.

The committee investigated war crimes committed during the conflict.

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