Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of war
"The history book details how multiple wars reshaped the borders of Europe over the last century."
In plain English: Wars are big fights between countries or groups of people that involve fighting and trying to win control over land or power.
"The history books describe the many wars that shaped our country over the centuries."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of war
"The dog will not stop barking until his owner returns from war."
In plain English: To wage war is to fight an armed conflict against someone else.
"The heavy rains did not stop the farmers from sowing their seeds early in the spring."
Wars derives from Old English weorð, originally meaning "enclosure" or "fortified place." It evolved to refer specifically to military conflicts fought within such fortified boundaries before broadening to denote any armed struggle.