battle
noun B1
Plain meaning
a serious fight, struggle, or difficult effort
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a serious fight, struggle, or difficult effort in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed battle during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that legal battle can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
legal battlelong battlebattle against disease
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “legal battle”.