Definition of combat
1 : a fight or contest between individuals or groups
2 : conflict, controversy
3 : active fighting in a war : action casualties suffered in combat
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Examples of combat in a Sentence
Some of these soldiers have never seen combat.
He was killed in combat.
Origin and Etymology of combat
Anglo-French, from combatre to attack, fight, from Vulgar Latin *combattere, from Latin com- + battuere to beat
First Known Use: 1546
Definition of combat
combated
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Examples of combat in a Sentence
The drug helps combat infection.
She dedicated her life to combating poverty.
Exercise can help combat the effects of stress.
The mayor pledged to combat crime.
They have been combating the rebels for months.
1564
First Known Use of combat
1564
Synonym Discussion of combat
Definition of combat
1 : relating to combat combat missions
2 : designed or destined for combat combat boots combat troops
1825
First Known Use of combat
1825
COMBAT Defined for English Language Learners
combat
playDefinition of combat for English Language Learners
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: active fighting especially in a war
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playDefinition of combat for English Language Learners
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: to try to stop (something) from happening or getting worse
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: to fight against (someone) : to engage in combat against (an enemy)
COMBAT Defined for Kids
Definition of combat for Students
1 : a fight or contest between individuals or groups
2 : active military fighting Five soldiers were wounded in combat.
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