fight

[faɪt]

fight Definition

• 1. to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people
• 2. to argue or disagree strongly with someone

Using fight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two boxers will fight for the championship title next month.

• Example

  The soldiers fought bravely against the enemy.

• Example

  I don't want to fight with you anymore.

• Example

  She's always fighting with her sister over silly things.

fight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fight

• battle
• combat
• struggle
• clash
• confront

Antonyms for fight

• make peace
• reconcile

Idioms Using fight

• fight fire with fire

  to respond to an attack with a similar or stronger counterattack

  Example

  The company decided to fight fire with fire by launching its own advertising campaign to counter the negative publicity.

• fight the good fight

  to struggle courageously against something, especially a difficult or unpleasant task

  Example

  Despite the odds, she continued to fight the good fight and never gave up on her dreams.

• pick a fight

  to deliberately start an argument or fight with someone

  Example

  He was in a bad mood and looking for someone to pick a fight with.

Phrases with fight

• fight back

  to defend oneself against an attack or criticism

  Example

  She fought back against the bullies who were teasing her.

• fight off

  to resist an attack or illness

  Example

  He tried to fight off the flu by drinking lots of fluids and getting plenty of rest.

• fight tooth and nail

  to fight very hard and determinedly

  Example

  The company is fighting tooth and nail to stay in business despite the economic downturn.

Origins of fight

from Old English 'feohtan', meaning 'to fight'

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Summary: fight in Brief

The verb 'fight' [faɪt] means to use physical force to defeat someone or to argue or disagree strongly. It can refer to physical combat, as in 'The two boxers will fight for the championship title next month,' or verbal conflict, as in 'She's always fighting with her sister over silly things.' Phrases like 'fight back' and 'fight off' denote resistance, while idioms like 'fight fire with fire' and 'pick a fight' suggest different approaches to confrontation.