Canadian English Meaning of fight

fight

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Definitions and Meaning of fight in English

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.

FAQs About the word fight

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

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submit,give up,surrender

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