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The correct spelling is wars.
How to pronounce wars
/wɔːz/
nounIPA: /wɔːz/
Say it like: War-s
The correct spelling is wars. 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.Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
- 2.A particular conflict of this kind.
- 3.(by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
- 4.Instruments of war.
- 5.Armed forces.
verb
- 1.To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
- 2.To carry on, as a contest; to wage.
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