Meaning
"Combat" refers to a structured and often violent confrontation between opposing forces, typically in a military context, characterized by strategic maneuvers and the application of force to achieve specific objectives, including but not limited to territ
💡 While "combat" is frequently associated with military operations, it can also be applied metaphorically to describe intense competition or conflict in various fields, such as business or politics. Care should be taken to avoid conflating physical confrontation with non-physical forms of conflict.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
afternoon
the
former
soldier
walks
to
the
riverside
memorial
to
read
the
names
etched
into
bronze
.
Although
he
rarely
speaks
about
his
years
in
combat
,
he
pauses
by
each
name
to
reflect
on
the
people
behind
them
.
The
quiet
routine
helps
him
to
organize
memories
that
once
felt
chaotic
,
and
he
appreciates
the
ordinary
sounds
of
the
city
that
now
soothe
him
.
Volunteers
from
the
neighborhood
maintain
the
flower
beds
and
share
practical
advice
about
pensions
and
healthcare
,
which
has
made
reintegration
less
isolating
.
On
his
walk
home
he
plans
small
acts
of
kindness
he
can
offer
to
others
,
convinced
that
steady
,
compassionate
gestures
can
ease
the
lingering
impact
of
conflict
.
Common Phrases
engage in combat
combat strategy
combat readiness
Synonyms
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