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combat

The correct spelling is combat.

How to pronounce combat

/ˈkɒmˌbæt/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɒmˌbæt/

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The correct spelling is combat. A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used). For example: "It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction."

Usage Examples

It has proven very difficult to combat drug addiction.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).
  2. 2.A struggle for victory

verb

  1. 1.To fight; to struggle against.
  2. 2.To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

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