Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at war

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.44 in modern English

Syllables: at war
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Fighting in a war.

prep_phrase

(typically with with or against) Vigorously opposed (to); in strong conflict (with).

Example Sentences

"The decision to separate a child from their parents is at war with our values."

Synonyms

at odds

Questions

What does at war mean?: Fighting in a war.

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