battle

/ˈbætl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: battles · battling · battled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A contest, a struggle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cuộc cạnh tranh, một cuộc đấu tranh

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Noun

Examples

the battle of life

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A contest, a struggle. — A one-on-one competition in rapping or breakdance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cuộc cạnh tranh, một cuộc đấu tranh

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To join in battle; to contend in fight

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tham gia vào trận chiến, cạnh tranh trong một cuộc chiến

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Verb

Examples

Scientists always battle over theories.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To fight or struggle; to enter into a battle with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đấu tranh hoặc chiến đấu

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Verb

Examples

She has been battling cancer for years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “battle” mean?

A contest, a struggle.

Is “battle” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.