verb

fight

fyt

verb

To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.

"The two boxers fought for twelve rounds."

To struggle or campaign strongly for or against something.

"She has spent years fighting for workers’ rights."

noun

An instance of physical combat or a violent confrontation.

"A fight broke out in the parking lot after the game."

A conflict, argument, or contest, not necessarily physical.

"They had a big fight about money last week."

The determination or spirit needed to keep struggling.

"Despite the setback, the team still had plenty of fight left."

How to Use Fight

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPhysical combat, or any kind of struggle or argument — as a noun, also the willpower to keep struggling.

Common pairings

pick a fight fight for justice put up a fight

Word Forms

fought past tense, foughten past tense, fight plural, fought plural, fights plural, fights singular, fight singular, fought singular, fightest singular, fighteth singular, foughtest singular

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Etymology

From Old English feohtan, "to fight, strive," related to an ancient root meaning "to comb or tear," describing violent struggle.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for fight

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