ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COMBAT
From French, from Old French combattre, from Vulgar Latin combattere (unattested), from Latin com- with + battuere to beat, hit.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO COMBAT
PRESENT
Present
I combat
you combat
he/she/it combats
we combat
you combat
they combat
Present continuous
I am combatting
you are combatting
he/she/it is combatting
we are combatting
you are combatting
they are combatting
Present perfect
I have combatted
you have combatted
he/she/it has combatted
we have combatted
you have combatted
they have combatted
Present perfect continuous
I have been combatting
you have been combatting
he/she/it has been combatting
we have been combatting
you have been combatting
they have been combatting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I combatted
you combatted
he/she/it combatted
we combatted
you combatted
they combatted
Past continuous
I was combatting
you were combatting
he/she/it was combatting
we were combatting
you were combatting
they were combatting
Past perfect
I had combatted
you had combatted
he/she/it had combatted
we had combatted
you had combatted
they had combatted
Past perfect continuous
I had been combatting
you had been combatting
he/she/it had been combatting
we had been combatting
you had been combatting
they had been combatting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will combat
you will combat
he/she/it will combat
we will combat
you will combat
they will combat
Future continuous
I will be combatting
you will be combatting
he/she/it will be combatting
we will be combatting
you will be combatting
they will be combatting
Future perfect
I will have combatted
you will have combatted
he/she/it will have combatted
we will have combatted
you will have combatted
they will have combatted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been combatting
you will have been combatting
he/she/it will have been combatting
we will have been combatting
you will have been combatting
they will have been combatting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would combat
you would combat
he/she/it would combat
we would combat
you would combat
they would combat
Conditional continuous
I would be combatting
you would be combatting
he/she/it would be combatting
we would be combatting
you would be combatting
they would be combatting
Conditional perfect
I would have combat
you would have combat
he/she/it would have combat
we would have combat
you would have combat
they would have combat
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been combatting
you would have been combatting
he/she/it would have been combatting
we would have been combatting
you would have been combatting
they would have been combatting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you combat
we let´s combat
you combat
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Past participle
combatted
Present Participle
combatting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «COMBAT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
combat.
When the question arose whether I, as a member of the royal family, should take part in active combat in the Falklands, there was no question in her mind, and it only took her two days to sort the issue.
There are a number of World War II historians I admire: Cornelius Ryan, Mark Stoler, Antony Beevor, to name a few. As for generals, there are those I admire as combat leaders and others I admire because they're great fun to write about.
Thirty years ago, in 1976, the notion of organized activity to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity was an extremely controversial one.
I spend all my time right now trying to combat music retail and copyright.
I've battled with that type of stuff, but what I've found is that by doing stand-up, I've actually learned about depression and how to combat it. I don't have clinical, but I've definitely had my bouts with it.
I applaud President Obama's decision to begin a partial withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan. However, I believe that we must go further and have a full withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops.
That's driven by any number of factors, the most prominent of which have been the combat experience of two major campaigns - one in Afghanistan and the other in Iraq - and the ongoing demands of the global war on terrorism.
The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer representation of a country than the people that it sends into the field to fight for it. The people who wear our uniform and carry our rifles into combat are our kids, and our job is to support them, because they're protecting us.
I believe that the issue of mental health services for our troops deploying or returning from combat is one that demands the attention of this body, if only for a few minutes today.
The combat exclusion policy was adopted during the Clinton Administration in 1994 and says women can 'be assigned to all positions for which they are qualified, except that women shall be excluded from assignment to units below the brigade level whose primary mission is to engage in direct combat on the ground.'
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMBAT»
Discover the use of
combat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
combat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
On
Combat: The Psychology and Phsiology of Deadly Conflict ...
Looks at the effect of deadly battle on the body and mind and offers new research findings to help prevent lasting adverse effects.
Dave Grossman, Loren W. Christensen, 2007
2
If I Die in a
Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home
A candid view of the American military establishment and the Vietnam conflict as witnessed by a foot soldier in the late sixties.
This book is designed to review all aspects of the science of modern combat sports and provide a reference to physicians who encounter these patients in their practice.
Ramin Kordi, Nicola Maffulli, Randall R. Wroble, 2009
4
If I Die in a
Combat Zone: Box Me Up and Ship Me Home
Beautifully written and searingly heartfelt, If I Die in a Combat Zone is a masterwork of its genre. Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader’s guide and bonus content From the Trade Paperback edition.
5
Fields of
Combat: Understanding PTSD Among Veterans of Iraq ...
Understanding PTSD among today's veterans and how it is handled by the military and VA system.
6
68w Advanced Field Craft:
Combat Medic Skills
Todays Combat Medic must be an expert in emergency medical care, force health protection, limited primary care, evacuation, and warrior skills. 68W Advanced Field Craft combines complete medical content with dynamic features to support ...
7
Combat Sports in the Ancient World: Competition, Violence, ...
A study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East.
Michael B. Poliakoff, 1987
8
Basics of Stage
Combat: Unarmed
This book is an introduction to the basics of stage combat in the area of unarmed combat.
9
Women in
Combat: Civic Duty Or Military Liability?
In this provocative book Lorry M. Fenner, an active-duty Air Force intelligence officer, calls for opening all aspects of military service to women.
Lorry M. Fenner, Marie DeYoung, 2001
10
Fighter
Combat: Tactics and Maneuvering
This book provides a detailed description of one-on-one dog-fights and multi-fighter team work tactics, as well as discussions on aircraft and weapons systems.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMBAT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
combat is used in the context of the following news items.
Profile: Young women immigrants serving in an IDF combat unit
Except for the War of Independence, women were not allowed to serve in combat units until 1994, when the High Court of Justice ruled that ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
US training just 60 Syrian fighters to combat Islamic State despite …
The United States said on Tuesday it was falling far behind plans to build a Syrian opposition force to battle Islamic State (Isil), disclosing that ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
They Survived Training, Now Female Marines Await Word On …
They're ready to serve in ground combat. "In my opinion, I believe we can do it. The physical part of it, we can all work up for it," says Pineda, ... «NPR, Jul 15»
Russian Armata Combat Platform To Be Displayed, Demonstrated At …
Russian T-14 tank with the Armata Universal Combat Platform drives during the Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
June 2016: America and Japan to face off in giant robot combat
America has challenged Japan to the world's first intercontinental giant robot fight in 2016. Megabot vs. Kuratas to the mechanical death. «Gizmag, Jul 15»
Behind That F-35 Air Combat Report
Charles Davis, then JSF program director) said that the F-35 is at least 400% more effective in air-to-air combat capability than the best fighters ... «Aviation Week, Jul 15»
Russian Troops Spot Checked In Armenia
Russia's army has recently intensified its combat readiness checks as relations with the West fell to their lowest point since the end of the Cold ... «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Jul 15»
Providence police continue to combat sex site
It's been three months since 24-year-old Ashley Masi was murdered. While detectives are confident they have the killer, police said the battle ... «Turn to 10, Jul 15»
Air strikes, ground combat in Yemen killed nearly 200
SANAA Saudi-led coalition air strikes and clashes killed at least 176 fighters and civilians in Yemen on Monday, residents and media run by the ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
Bulls vs bears: 6 key risks Indian market to combat in July
RBI governor Raghuram Rajan will defend Rs 65 per dollar levels, after letting the initial shock playout, if safe haven effects strengthen the US ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
