conquest

7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for conquest, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The act of defeating an opponent and gaining control of their territory.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

capture victory

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

triumph conquering

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

subjugation subjection seduction

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The act of defeating an opponent and gaining control of their territory.

“Historians still argue about how the conquest of the island was organised.”

capture subjugation victory triumph conquering subjection seduction

Opposites

defeat

2. noun

Something gained or won through effort, struggle, or force.

“Reaching the summit was his greatest conquest after years of hard training.”

Opposites

failure

How to use conquest

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

military conquest conquest of romantic conquest

Etymology

From Old French "conqueste," ultimately from Latin "conquirere," meaning "to search out or gain," built from "con-" and "quaerere," "to seek."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conquest” mean?

The word “conquest” means the act of defeating an opponent and gaining control of their territory. In plain terms, a victory that gains territory or control, or more casually, a romantic "win.".

How do you pronounce “conquest”?

“Conquest” is pronounced KONGK-wehst (/ˈkɑnkwɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “conquest” in a sentence?

Here is “conquest” used in a sentence: “The Norman conquest of England began in 1066.”

What part of speech is “conquest”?

“Conquest” is a noun.

Where does the word “conquest” come from?

The word “conquest” comes from Latin. From Old French "conqueste," ultimately from Latin "conquirere," meaning "to search out or gain," built from "con-" and "quaerere," "to seek.".

Is “conquest” a common word?

“Conquest” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “conquest” have?

“Conquest” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of defeating an opponent and gaining control of their territory.

What is the difference between conquest and conquer?

Conquer is the verb for the act of defeating and taking control of a place, people, or army by force, while conquest is the noun referring to that act itself or to the thing gained through it. A conquest is the result of having conquered something.

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