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battle

A battle is a fight or conflict with or without weapons. (noun)

  1. An alcoholic trying to stay sober is an example of a battle with alcoholism.
  2. The British-American War of 1812 is an example of a famous battle.

Battle means to fight someone or something with or without weapons. (verb)

  1. An example of a person who battles is one who has a video game match with a friend.
  2. A person who has cancer and is doing everything they can to beat it is an example of someone who battles their disease.

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