Phonetics:
/wɔː/
/wɔɹ/
Meanings:
noun
Definition: Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.
Example: The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants.
Definition: A particular conflict of this kind.
Definition: (by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.
Example: You look like you’ve been through the wars.
Definition: Instruments of war.
Definition: Armed forces.
Definition: A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt.
verb
Definition: To engage in conflict (may be followed by “with” to specify the foe).
Definition: To carry on, as a contest; to wage.