Fought: meaning, definitions and examples

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fought

 

[ fษ”t ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'fought' is the past tense of 'fight,' which means to engage in a battle or a struggle. It typically involves physical confrontation but can also refer to verbal disputes or arguments. This term is commonly used in contexts involving personal conflicts, wars, or competitive sports. In literature and common speech, 'fought' conveys the idea of resistance or effort against an opposing force.

Synonyms

battled, contended, struggled.

Examples of usage

  • They fought bravely in the war.
  • The two friends fought over a trivial matter.
  • He fought against his illness for years.

Translations

Translations of the word "fought" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lutou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรคmpfte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjuang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walczyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฆใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a combattu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luchรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savaลŸtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ์› ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุชู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bojoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bojoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๆ–—ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรฐist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผลŸdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luchรณ

Etymology

The word 'fought' originates from the Old English word 'feohtan' which means to fight or to strive. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *fauhtw-, which also relates to the concept of struggle or conflict. Over the centuries, the usage of 'fought' has evolved, adapting to various forms of conflict including physical fights, wars, and even metaphorical struggles such as fighting for justice or rights. The term has been consistently used in various English literature since the early medieval period, showcasing its deep roots in the language as it pertains to conflict and resistance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,413, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.