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IELTS word

conflict

/ˈkɑnflɪkt/noun

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English definition

a serious disagreement between people or groups

Common phrases / collocations

  1. cause conflict
  2. armed conflict
  3. conflict between

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The fence caused conflict between the neighbours.

  2. 2.

    The decision created conflict within the team.

  3. 3.

    Dialogue can prevent serious conflict.

Visual learning

See the meaning

Two neighbours disagree about the position of a shared garden fence.
a serious disagreement between people or groups
1shared boundary
2different opinions
one view→opposing view