combat
Translation
combat, fighting
Examples
He was killed in combat.
He was killed in combat.
The soldiers were trained for hand-to-hand combat.
The soldiers were trained for hand-to-hand combat.
Grammar Patterns
in combat in a fight, especially during a war The soldier was brave in combat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fight, battle, conflict
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) and 'battuere' (to beat). Literally 'to beat together', meaning 'to fight'.
Memory Tips
'Com-' means 'with' or 'together'. Imagine people 'batting' each other, which links to 'fighting'.