fight is the dictionary form of fought Definition of fight
fight has definitions from the fields of sport,boxing,military,politics
1
[ noun ] the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

Synonyms

fighting combat scrap

Examples

"a fight broke out at the hockey game" "there was fighting in the streets" "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"

2
[ noun ] an intense verbal dispute

Examples

"a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"

3
[ verb ] be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

Synonyms

struggle

Examples

"the tribesmen fought each other" "Siblings are always fighting"

4
[ noun ] (sport,boxing) a boxing match

Synonyms

bout

Examples

"the fight was on television last night"

5
[ noun ] (military) a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

Examples

"Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga" "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"

6
[ verb ] fight against or resist strongly

Examples

"The senator said he would oppose the bill" "Don't fight it!"

7
[ verb ] make a strenuous or labored effort

Synonyms

struggle

Examples

"She struggled for years to survive without welfare" "He fought for breath"

8
[ noun ] an aggressive willingness to compete

Synonyms

competitiveness

Examples

"the team was full of fight"

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[ verb ] (politics) 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

Examples

"The liberal party pushed for reforms" "She is crusading for women's rights"

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