wars
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/wɔrz/
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/wɔːz/
(war)
armed conflict
Etymology
'war' originates from Old French 'guerre' (also recorded as 'werre' in Middle English), ultimately from Frankish '*werra' meaning 'confusion' or 'strife'.
'war' changed from Old French 'guerre' and Middle English 'werre' and eventually became the modern English word 'war'.
Initially, it meant 'confusion' or 'strife' in early borrowings, but over time it evolved into the specific sense of organized armed conflict between groups or states.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'war': organized, often prolonged armed conflict between states, societies, or groups.
The wars in that region lasted decades and caused massive displacement.
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Noun 2
figurative conflicts or sustained campaigns (often used in phrases like 'wars on drugs' or 'wars of words').
There have been several wars on corruption in different countries.
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Verb 1
third-person singular of 'war': to engage in hostilities or conflict with another party.
The neighboring states often wars over border disputes.
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Last updated: 2026/01/25 07:33