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battle

The correct spelling is battle.

How to pronounce battle

/ˈbætəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈbætəl/

Say it like: Bat-tle

The correct spelling is battle. A contest, a struggle. For example: "the battle of life"

Usage Examples

the battle of life

Scientists always battle over theories.

She has been battling cancer for years.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A contest, a struggle.
  2. 2.A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
  3. 3.A division of an army; a battalion.
  4. 4.The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.

verb

  1. 1.To join in battle; to contend in fight
  2. 2.To fight or struggle; to enter into a battle with.
  3. 3.To nourish; feed.
  4. 4.To render (for example soil) fertile or fruitful

adjective

  1. 1.Improving; nutritious; fattening.
  2. 2.Fertile; fruitful.

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