war

  • (noun): Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
  • (noun): A particular conflict of this kind.
  • (noun): (by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
  • (noun): Instruments of war.
  • (noun): Armed forces.
  • (noun): A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt.
  • (verb): To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
  • (verb): To carry on, as a contest; to wage.
  • The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants.
  • You look like you've been through the wars.