fight (Meaning)
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
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
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.
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.
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fight Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The crowd fought to get tickets to the sold-out concert.
- The kids fought over who got to use the iPad first.
- The dog and cat had a playful fight in the backyard.
- The politician fought hard to win the election.
- The protesters fought for their rights and demanded change.
- The firefighter bravely fought the flames to save the house.
FAQs About the word fight
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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.
