SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Moderate

conflict

The correct spelling is conflict.

How to pronounce conflict

/kənˈflɪkt/
noun

IPA: /kənˈflɪkt/

Say it like: Con-fli-ct

The correct spelling is conflict. A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals. For example: "The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

Usage Examples

The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.

I wanted to attend the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule that day.

It appears that our schedules conflict.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
  2. 2.An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

verb

  1. 1.To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible
  2. 2.To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples