war
Translation
war, conflict, struggle
Examples
The country was at war for ten years.
The country was at war for ten years.
He fought in the Second World War.
He fought in World War II.
The government declared a war on drugs.
The government declared a war on drugs.
Grammar Patterns
at war in a state of conflict The country was at war.
war ((between A and B)) a conflict involving A and B It was a war between two nations.
war ((on/against sth.)) a campaign to stop sth. They declared a war on poverty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conflict, battle, combat; Antonyms: peace, truce
Etymology
From Old High German 'werra', meaning 'confusion, strife'.
Memory Tips
The 'ar' in the middle of 'war' can remind you of 'army'.