War Definition & Meaning
war
- noun
- the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war"
- a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply; "war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring"
- an active struggle between competing entities; "a price war"; "a war of wits"; "diplomatic warfare"
- a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious; "the war on poverty"; "the war against crime"
- verb
- make or wage war
"War" in song lyrics
See how war is used in real songs:
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"Nations at a battle, separated by a war"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"Whoo, yea we trade cloth, where's fat war?"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle -
"In my trunk, I got more, I got enough to start a war!"
404 Soliderz — Walk Like a Soldier *
Words that rhyme with war
Usage tips for "war"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "war" 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 war to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does war mean?
- the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war" a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply; "war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring" an active struggle between competing entities; "a price war"; "a war of wits"; "diplomatic warfare" a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious; "the war on poverty
- What part of speech is war?
- War is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does war have?
- War has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).