fight Synonyms

fight Meaning

Wordnet

fight (n)

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

an aggressive willingness to compete

an intense verbal dispute

a boxing or wrestling match

Wordnet

fight (v)

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

fight against or resist strongly

make a strenuous or labored effort

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

Webster

fight (v. i.)

To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against.

To act in opposition to anything; to struggle against; to contend; to strive; to make resistance.

A battle; an engagement; a contest in arms; a combat; a violent conflict or struggle for victory, between individuals or between armies, ships, or navies, etc.

A struggle or contest of any kind.

Strength or disposition for fighting; pugnacity; as, he has a great deal of fight in him.

A screen for the combatants in ships.

Webster

fight (v. t.)

To carry on, or wage, as a conflict, or battle; to win or gain by struggle, as one's way; to sustain by fighting, as a cause.

To contend with in battle; to war against; as, they fought the enemy in two pitched battles; the sloop fought the frigate for three hours.

To cause to fight; to manage or maneuver in a fight; as, to fight cocks; to fight one's ship.

fight Sentence Examples

  1. Two knights engaged in a fierce fight on horseback during the medieval tournament.
  2. The prizefighter put up a good fight, but he was ultimately defeated by his opponent.
  3. The volcano erupted with a violent fight, spewing lava and ash into the air.
  4. The two friends had a falling out and got into a bitter fight over a misunderstanding.
  5. The crowd fought to get tickets to the sold-out concert.
  6. The kids fought over who got to use the iPad first.
  7. The dog and cat had a playful fight in the backyard.
  8. The politician fought hard to win the election.
  9. The protesters fought for their rights and demanded change.
  10. The firefighter bravely fought the flames to save the house.

FAQs About the word fight

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war, the act of fighting; any contest or struggle, an aggressive willingness to compete, an int

battle, combat, clash (with), skirmish (with), wrestle,war (against), duel, beat, smite, slap

submit, submit,give up, surrender, give up, surrender,

Two knights engaged in a fierce fight on horseback during the medieval tournament.

The prizefighter put up a good fight, but he was ultimately defeated by his opponent.

The volcano erupted with a violent fight, spewing lava and ash into the air.

The two friends had a falling out and got into a bitter fight over a misunderstanding.