fight

About 41.89 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb Senses relating to physical conflict: To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.

   My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II.

2. verb To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.

   My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II.

3. verb To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare, a cause, etc.).

   Our soldiers fought the battle just over that hill.

4. verb To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle, etc.

   A wounded animal will fight tooth and nail; relentless, savage and murderous.

5. verb To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle, etc.

   The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.

6. verb To cause to fight; to manage or manoeuvre in a fight.

   to fight cocks; to fight one’s ship

7. verb To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.

   He fought for the Democrats in the last election.

8. verb To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

   The government pledged to fight corruption.

Similar words

battle fight back conflict combat push competitiveness struggle agitate fight down defend

Often followed by

for against the with in to and on a

Word family

fighting fights fought