fight

Definitions

1. verb

   To use force against an enemy or opponent.

   Examples

   • My grandfather fought in World War II.
   • The soldiers fought the invaders for three days.
2. verb

   To take part in a battle or a cause.

   Examples

   • Our soldiers fought the battle on that hill.
   • I have fought a good fight.
3. verb

   To struggle with force against someone.

   Examples

   • A wounded animal will fight tooth and nail.
   • He fought bravely against great odds.
4. verb

   To hit each other in a physical struggle.

   Examples

   • The two boxers have been fighting for half an hour.
   • The rival gangs fought in the street.
5. verb

   To make animals or vehicles take part in a fight.

   Examples

   • They used to fight cocks for sport.
   • The captain fought his ship through the storm.
6. verb

   To work hard for a cause or goal.

   Examples

   • He fought for the party in the last election.
   • She fought hard for equal pay at her company.
7. verb

   To try hard to stop or resist something.

   Examples

   • The government promised to fight corruption.
   • I fought a sneeze during the quiet speech.
8. verb

   For colors, to clash and not look good together.

   Examples

   • The brighter the colors, the more they fight.
   • The red and orange in the design fight for attention.
9. noun

   An event where people hit or struggle with each other.

   Examples

   • One of them was hurt during the fight.
   • The fight broke out over a parking spot.
10. noun

    A battle between armies.

    Examples

    • The fight lasted three days before either side backed off.
    • Historians still debate the outcome of that fight.