Fight: meaning, definitions and examples

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fight

 

[ faษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

physical altercation

A fight is a physical altercation between two or more people. It can involve punches, kicks, wrestling, or other physical contact. Fights can occur for various reasons, such as disagreements, competition, or self-defense.

Synonyms

altercation, brawl, scuffle

Examples of usage

  • They got into a fight over a misunderstanding.
  • The fight broke out after a heated argument.
Context #2 | Noun

struggle or conflict

A fight can also refer to a struggle or conflict, not necessarily physical. It can be a mental or emotional battle against obstacles, challenges, or adversaries. In this sense, fighting can symbolize resilience, determination, and perseverance.

Synonyms

battle, conflict, struggle

Examples of usage

  • She's been fighting against discrimination her whole life.
  • The team put up a good fight against the reigning champions.
Context #3 | Verb

to engage in a physical or metaphorical battle

To fight means to engage in a physical or metaphorical battle. It can involve using physical force or actively opposing something. Fighting can also represent standing up for one's beliefs, rights, or values.

Synonyms

battle, oppose, resist

Examples of usage

  • They fought bravely against the enemy.
  • She is fighting for equal rights in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "fight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kampf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkelahian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฆใ„ (ใŸใŸใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท combat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ boj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ˜ๆ–— (zhร ndรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bardagi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lucha

Etymology

The word 'fight' originated from Old English 'feohtan', meaning 'to combat, to strive'. It has evolved over time to encompass physical altercations as well as metaphorical struggles. Fighting has been a part of human history since ancient times, often used to resolve conflicts or assert dominance. In modern times, the concept of fighting has expanded to include not just physical battles but also mental and emotional challenges.

See also: fighter, fighters, fighting.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,790, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.