Word: WAR
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Definition of WAR
- Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
"The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants."
- A particular conflict of this kind.
- (by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
"You look like you've been through the wars."
- To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).
- To carry on, as a contest; to wage.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "war" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "war" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WAR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WAR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WAR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WAR:
- # the war effect
- # master of war
- # playing with war
- # in terms of war
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