Word: Fight

Pronunciation

/faɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: A physical conflict or struggle between two or more people or animals. For example: “The boxers engaged in a fierce fight.”
• Verb: (transitive) To engage in a physical confrontation with someone or something; to battle or contend against. For example: “They decided to fight for their rights.”
• Verb: (intransitive) To take part in a violent conflict or battle. For example: “The soldiers fought bravely in the war.”
• Verb: (figurative) To strive or compete vigorously to achieve something. For example: “She’s fighting to overcome her illness.”
• Noun: (figurative) An argument or disagreement. For example: “They had a big fight over money issues.”

Phrases

• “Fight back” means to resist an attack or oppression.
• “Fight fire with fire” means to respond to aggression with similar measures.
• “Pick a fight” means to provoke or instigate an argument or conflict.
• “Fight the good fight” means to persist with a difficult but worthy endeavor.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The lioness was engaged in a fight with a rival for dominance over the pride.”
• Verb: “They have vowed to fight against injustice wherever it occurs.”
• Verb (figurative): “Doctors are still fighting against the spread of the disease.”
• Noun (figurative): “Their constant bickering turned into a heated fight last night.”

Synonyms

• Battle
• Combat
• Struggle
• Clash
• Quarrel
• Dispute
• Argue
• Contend
• Wrestle (with)
• Scuffle