conflict meaning

conflict means a serious disagreement or argument, and as a verb, to be incompatible or clash.

conflict :

a serious disagreement or argument

noun

▪ They had a conflict about the project's direction.

▪ They had an argument about how to handle the project.

▪ The conflict between the two departments delayed the work.

▪ The disagreement between the two teams slowed down the work.

paraphrasing

▪ disagreement – argument

▪ dispute – disagreement

▪ quarrel – argument

▪ strife – conflict

conflict

conflict :

to be in opposition, to clash

verb

▪ Their opinions conflict on this issue.

▪ Their opinions clash on this issue.

▪ The two schedules conflict with each other.

▪ The two schedules clash with each other.

paraphrasing

▪ clash – conflict

▪ oppose – conflict

▪ disagree – conflict

▪ contend – argue

Pronunciation

conflict [ˈkɒn.flɪkt]

The noun has the stress on the first syllable 'con' and sounds like 'CON-flikt'.

conflict [kənˈflɪkt]

The verb has the stress on the second syllable 'flict' and sounds like 'kuhn-FLIKT'.

Common phrases and grammar about conflict

conflict - Common meaning

noun
a serious disagreement or argument
verb
to be in opposition, to clash

Part of Speech Changes for "conflict"

▪ The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Common Expressions with "conflict"

▪ conflict with someone – to be in disagreement with someone

▪ avoid conflict – to stay away from arguments

▪ resolve conflict – to end a disagreement

▪ ongoing conflict – continuous disagreement

Important examples of conflict in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, conflict is often used to describe disagreements or overlapping schedules.

▪There is a conflict in the meeting schedule.
▪There is an overlap in the meeting schedule.

Example of a confusing word: conform (to comply)

▪There is a conform in the meeting schedule.
▪The meeting schedule complies with the requirements.
"Conflict" is a noun meaning "a clash or disagreement," often used to describe situations where schedules or opinions do not align. In "There is a conflict in the meeting schedule," it correctly indicates that there is an issue with timing or agreement. "Conform," on the other hand, is a verb meaning "to comply" or "to be in agreement with," and cannot be used as a noun. The sentence "There is a conform" is grammatically incorrect because "conform" is not a noun and does not fit the context of schedule issues. Therefore, "conflict" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, conflict is used as both a noun and a verb, and questions ask to identify or separate them.

▪The policies conflict with each other.
▪The policies are incompatible with each other.

conflict

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

conflict of interest

a situation where personal interest could interfere with professional duties

▪Managers must avoid any conflict of interest in their decision-making.
▪Managers must avoid situations where their personal interests interfere with their professional duties.

Differences between similar words and conflict

conflict

,

quarrel

differences

conflict refers to a serious disagreement or argument, while quarrel often implies a more personal or heated argument.

conflict
▪They had a conflict about the project.
▪They had a quarrel about the project.
quarrel
▪They are avoiding conflict in their relationship.
▪They are avoiding quarrels in their relationship.

conflict

,

struggle – conflict

differences

conflict refers to a serious disagreement or argument, whereas struggle refers more to effort against difficulties.

conflict
▪She is struggling with her workload.
▪They are experiencing a financial conflict.
struggle – conflict
▪They are experiencing a financial struggle.
▪They are experiencing a financial conflict.

Words with the same origin as conflict

The origin of conflict

conflict comes from the Latin "confligere," meaning "to strike together".

Word structure

It has the prefix "con-" (together), root "flig" (to strike), and suffix "-t".

Words with the same origin

The root of conflict is "flig" (from Latin "fligere," meaning "to strike"). Words with the same root include "afflict" and "inflict".

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