Fight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /faɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fight is a verb meaning Senses relating to physical conflict:.
Meaning
Senses relating to physical conflict:.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
- (transitive) To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.
- (intransitive) Of colours or other design elements: to clash; to fail to harmonize.
- An occasion of fighting.
- A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
- (sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
- (archaic) A battle between opposing armies.
Example Sentences
The government pledged to fight corruption.
He fought for the Democrats in the last election.
Watch your language! Are you looking for a fight?
I fought a sneeze as Max took my hand and led me into the chapel.
Word Forms
- fights
- fighting
- fightest
- fighteth
Synonyms for fight
Depending on context, synonyms include affray, dust-up, fracas, kerfuffle, rixation, ruckus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include battle, conflict, combat, push, competitiveness, struggle.
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Sources & Attribution
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