conquering

/'kɔɳkəriɳ/

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Word: Conquering

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of "conquer")

Definition: The act of conquering means to defeat or overcome someone or something. It can also refer to gaining control over a place or situation.

Usage Instructions

• Basic Form: "conquer"
• Example Sentence: "The army was conquering the enemy territory."
• Subject: The person or group doing the conquering (e.g., an army, a leader).
• Object: The thing being conquered (e.g., land, challenges, fears).

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Sense: Conquering can also refer to overcoming personal challenges or fears. For example, "She is conquering her fear of public speaking."
• Historical Context: In history, conquering often refers to military actions where one group takes control of another group’s land or resources.

Word Variants

• Conquer (verb): To defeat or gain control (e.g., "They hope to conquer their rivals.")
• Conquest (noun): The act of conquering, especially in a military sense (e.g., "The conquest of the new territory expanded the empire.")
• Conqueror (noun): A person who conquers (e.g., "He was known as a great conqueror in history.")

Different Meanings

1. Literal Meaning: Defeating an enemy or taking control of land.
2. Figurative Meaning: Overcoming personal challenges, fears, or obstacles.

Synonyms

• Defeating
• Overcoming
• Subduing
• Vanquishing
• Mastering

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "Conquer the world": A phrase used to express ambition or a desire to achieve great things.
• "Conquer one's fears": To face and overcome personal fears.

Example Sentences

1. Literal: "The soldiers were busy conquering new lands during the war." 2.

Academic

Noun

1. the act of conquering

Synonyms

• conquest
• subjection
• subjugation