battle
battle
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "battle" is /ˈbætl̩/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ˈbæ - /ˈbæ/
/b/ - voiced bilabial stop
/æ/ - open front unrounded vowel
tl̩ - /tl̩/
/t/ - voiceless alveolar stop
/l̩/ - voiced lateral liquid
Word Form Variations
The word "battle" has the following word form variations:
Singular: battle
Plural: battles
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
(Noun)
Definition: A violent conflict between armed forces or groups of people.
Synonyms: skirmish, fight, fray, clash, encounter
Antonyms: peace, truce, armistice, reconciliation
Example: The battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War.
(Verb)
Definition: To fight against someone or something.
Synonyms: combat, struggle, contend, oppose, resist
Antonyms: surrender, capitulate, give up, yield
Example: The soldiers battled bravely against the enemy.
(Adjective)
Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a battle.
Synonyms: warlike, combative, belligerent, aggressive
Antonyms: peaceful, tranquil, serene
Example: The battle-worn soldiers were exhausted after the long march.
Examples of Use
(Noun)
Book: "The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the American Civil War." (Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address)
Newspaper: "The battle for control of the city was fierce." (The New York Times)
Online Publication: "The battle against climate change is urgent." (National Geographic)
Entertainment Medium: "The Battle of Hogwarts was a climactic scene in the Harry Potter series." (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)
General Public Discourse: "The battle for equality has been ongoing for centuries." (Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream)
(Verb)
Book: "The soldiers battled bravely against the enemy." (Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls)
Newspaper: "The firefighters battled the blaze for hours." (The Washington Post)
Online Publication: "The activists battled for environmental justice." (Sierra Club)
Entertainment Medium: "The heroes battled the villain in a thrilling showdown." (Marvel Comics)
General Public Discourse: "We must battle against discrimination and prejudice." (Nelson Mandela, A Long Walk to Freedom)
(Adjective)
Book: "The battle-worn soldiers were exhausted after the long march." (Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage)
Newspaper: "The battle-scarred city was slowly rebuilding." (The Los Angeles Times)
Online Publication: "The battle-tested veterans shared their experiences." (Veterans Affairs)
Entertainment Medium: "The battle-hardened warrior faced his greatest challenge." (Game of Thrones)
General Public Discourse: "The battle-tested politician was a seasoned leader." (News Analysis)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Battle
"The battle is won by the man who knows when to fight and when to stop fighting." - Sun Tzu, The Art of War
"The struggle for equality is a battle that must be won." - Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream
"The battle of life is fought not by the weak against the strong, but by the strong against the weak." - Napoleon Bonaparte
"The battle is not won by the strongest or the fastest, but by the one who persists to the end." - Winston Churchill
"The battle between good and evil is fought within each of us." - Mahatma Gandhi
"The battle of life is won not by the strongest, but by those who believe in themselves." - Helen Keller
"The battle for freedom is a never-ending struggle." - Nelson Mandela, A Long Walk to Freedom
"The battle is not won by the sword, but by the spirit." - William Shakespeare, Henry V
"The battle against ignorance is the first step to progress." - John F. Kennedy
"The battle for equality is a marathon, not a sprint." - Unknown
Etymology
The word "battle" comes from an old French word called "bataille," which means "fight" or "contest." This French word came from a Latin word called "battalia," which meant "a division of an army." So, originally, "battle" meant a specific group of soldiers fighting together. Over time, the meaning changed to refer to any kind of fight or conflict.
The first known use of the word "battle" in English was in the 13th century. It was used to describe a violent encounter between armed forces.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Battle
Common Phrases:
To do battle with: To fight against or compete with someone or something.
To join the battle: To become involved in a fight or conflict.
To lose the battle but win the war: To be defeated in a particular situation but ultimately achieve a larger goal.
To give battle: To fight or resist.
Less Common Phrases and Idioms:
To cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war: To unleash chaos and violence.
To be on the losing side of a battle: To be defeated or unsuccessful in a conflict.
To be in the thick of the battle: To be in the midst of a chaotic or intense situation.
To be a battle-scarred veteran: To have experienced many hardships or difficulties.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To fight tooth and nail: To fight with great determination and effort.
To go head-to-head: To compete directly and fiercely.
To clash swords: To engage in a conflict or confrontation.
To lock horns: To argue or fight with someone.
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Source Information
Definition of battle from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
