combat

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/ˈkɑːm.bæt/

noun
a fight, especially during a war

combat in a sentence

  • “They were locked in mortal combat.”
  • “There was fierce combat between the two sides.”
  • “No one knew how many troops had died in combat.”
  • “The soldiers were engaged in hand-to-hand combat.”

What does “combat” mean?

combat (noun) means a fight, especially during a war. It is pronounced /ˈkɑːm.bæt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "combat" mean?
combat (noun) means: a fight, especially during a war
How do you pronounce "combat"?
"combat" is pronounced /ˈkɑːm.bæt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "combat" in a sentence?
Here is "combat" used in a sentence: They were locked in mortal combat.

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