* Direct Action: The soldiers were trained for combat in all types of terrain.
* Figurative Language: She combatted her fear of public speaking with regular practice.
* Specific Type: The game featured hand-to-hand combat with realistic physics.
* Historical Context: The combat during the Civil War was brutal and bloody.
* Modern Context: The police were called to break up a combat between rival gangs.
The best way to use "combat" will depend on the context of your writing.