Question 1 · Quick check
conquer
CEFRB1
/ˈkɒŋkə/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To defeat and take control of a country or people.
- 02
verb
To successfully deal with a difficult problem.
Examples
The day will soon come when we will conquer space and travel to the moon.
You must conquer your fear of the dark.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
To overcome an abstract obstacle.
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
More examples
In contextIn 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.
to conquer difficulties or temptations
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Origin
verb
From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaerere (“to knock, strike; to search for, procure”), from Latin con- + quaerere (“to seek, acquire”). Displaced native Old English oferwinnan.