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verb
- 1. take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons: "the men were fighting" Similar
- 2. struggle to overcome, eliminate, or prevent: "a churchman who has dedicated his life to fighting racism" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a violent confrontation or struggle: "he'd got into a fight with some bouncers outside a club" Similar
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FIGHT definition: 1. to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people: 2. to use a lot of…. Learn more.
The meaning of FIGHT is to contend in battle or physical combat; especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons. How to use fight in a sentence.
The verb fight means to engage in a struggle that involves conflict — and as a noun, fight is the conflict itself. A fight can take a physical form, like a boxing match or a playground skirmish, or it can happen with words, like a fight over politics.
to oppose or struggle against (an enemy) in battle. 2. to oppose or struggle against (a person, thing, cause, etc) in any manner. 3. (transitive) to engage in or carry on (a battle, contest, etc) 4. (when intr often foll by for) to uphold or maintain (a cause, ideal, etc) by fighting or struggling. to fight for freedom.
1. a. To attempt to harm or gain power over an adversary by blows or with weapons. b. Sports To engage in a boxing match. 2. To engage in a quarrel; argue: They are always fighting about money. 3. To strive vigorously and resolutely, as in trying to overcome something; contend: fought against graft; fighting for her rights. See Synonyms at oppose.
Definition of fight verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Fight definition: to engage in battle or in single combat; attempt to defend oneself against or to subdue, defeat, or destroy an adversary. See examples of FIGHT used in a sentence.
Definition of fight noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to try hard to stop something bad happening: He fought against racism. New measures have been introduced to fight crime. Aspirin and vitamin C help fight colds and flu. fight verb (TRY TO ACHIEVE) B2. to try hard to achieve something you want or think is right: They are fighting for their freedom.
fight [sing.] the work of trying to stop or prevent something bad or achieve something good; an act of competing, especially in a sport: Workers won their fight for better benefits and higher pay. war or fight? A war is about stopping things, like drugs and crime, that everyone agrees are bad. A fight can be about achieving justice for yourself ...
