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How to pronounce battle
Say it like this: /ˈbætl̩/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does battle mean?
nounA contest, a struggle.
“the battle of life”
A one-on-one competition in rapping or breakdance.
A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
verbTo join in battle; to contend in fight
“Scientists always battle over theories.”
To fight or struggle; to enter into a battle with.
“She has been battling cancer for years.”
adjOf grass or pasture: nutritious to cattle or sheep; fattening, nourishing.
“battle grass battle pasture”
Of land (originally pastureland) or soil: fertile, fruitful.
“battle land battle soil”
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