combat (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmbæt/
Definition
A fight or war between groups of people, especially soldiers.
Examples
The soldiers had seen too much combat.
He was awarded a medal for his bravery in combat.
The two armies engaged in fierce combat throughout the night.
How to Use combat
- combat with (prepositional phrase)
- To fight against someone or something. — "The soldiers had to combat with overwhelming odds."
- combat against (prepositional phrase)
- To struggle or fight against a problem or an enemy. — "It is difficult to combat against such a powerful force."
- combat ineffective (collocation)
- When efforts to fight or reduce something are not successful. — "Their attempts to combat the pollution were combat ineffective."
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