Combat Definition & Meaning
combat
- noun
- an engagement fought between two military forces
- the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"
- verb
- battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget"
"Combat" in song lyrics
See how combat is used in real songs:
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"You dead wrong, now be ready for combat"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load -
"I hold my gun down like Chow-Yun Fat, when in combat"
9th Prince f/ T.M.F. — Cold Wind -
"Yo 9th, they don't know about war, lyrical combat"
9th Prince f/ Killah Priest — Cyanide Poetry
Words that rhyme with combat
Usage tips for "combat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "combat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for combat to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does combat mean?
- an engagement fought between two military forces the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap" battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; "The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq"; "We must combat the prejudices against other races"; "they battled over the budget"
- What part of speech is combat?
- Combat is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does combat have?
- Combat has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).