battle
//ˈbæt.əl//
Noun
battleSingular
battlesPlural
1
A sustained fight between large organized armed forces, especially during a war
The battle lasted for three days before the enemy retreated.
2
A prolonged struggle or contest between opposing forces or individuals
She won her battle against cancer after years of treatment.
Verb
battledPast tense
battledPast participle
battlingPresent participle
battlesThird-person singular
1
To engage in a fight or struggle against someone or something
She battled against cancer for many years.
2
To work hard to achieve something or deal with something difficult
She battled against cancer for many years.