A battle is a fight or conflict with or without weapons.
(noun)
- An alcoholic trying to stay sober is an example of a battle with alcoholism.
- 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)
- An example of a person who battles is one who has a video game match with a friend.
- A person who has cancer and is doing everything they can to beat it is an example of someone who battles their disease.