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war

The correct spelling is war.

How to pronounce war

/wɔː/
noun

IPA: /wɔː/

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The correct spelling is war. Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces. For example: "The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants."

Usage Examples

The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants.

You look like you've been through the wars.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
  2. 2.A particular conflict of this kind.
  3. 3.(by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
  4. 4.Instruments of war.
  5. 5.Armed forces.

verb

  1. 1.To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
  2. 2.To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

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