fight
/fˈaɪt/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
verb
- be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
“the tribesmen fought each other” - fight against or resist strongly
“The senator said he would oppose the bill” - make a strenuous or labored effort
“She struggled for years to survive without welfare” - 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
“The liberal party pushed for reforms”
noun
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
“Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga” - the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
“a fight broke out at the hockey game” - an aggressive willingness to compete
“the team was full of fight” - an intense verbal dispute
“a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate” - a boxing or wrestling match
“the fight was on television last night”
Synonyms for fight
Words that rhyme with fight
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