Fought: meaning, definitions and examples
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fought
[ fษt ]
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:
๐ต๐น lutou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kรคmpfte
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjuang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะพะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ walczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฆใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท a combattu
๐ช๐ธ luchรณ
๐น๐ท savaลtฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุชู
๐จ๐ฟ bojoval
๐ธ๐ฐ bojoval
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ boril
๐ฎ๐ธ barรฐist
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถyรผลdรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.