combat

noun, verb · KOM-bat

CEFR C1

fighting, especially in war; or to fight a problem

युद्ध, लड़ाई; मुक़ाबला करना

Usage

in combatcombat pollutionhand-to-hand combat

Examples

The soldiers trained for months before they saw combat.

Delhi launched a plan to combat air pollution.

Common mistake

We must combat against fake news.

We must combat fake news.

Combat already means fight against; no against.

Remember: Combat: fight it head-on.

Useful for

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