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fight

 
 
pronunciation:
faIt
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a battle or argument.
The fight between the two armies began at dawn.My husband and I had a fight over money.
synonyms:
battle, quarrel, struggle
similar words:
argument, war
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part of speech: verb
inflections: fights, fighting, fought
definition 1: to use weapons, physical action, mental strength, or words for the purpose of winning an argument, gaining power, or defending yourself.
Many people fought and died in the war.Some boys are fighting outside the school building.The workers and management fought over higher pay.
 
synonyms:
struggle
similar words:
argue, compete, conflict, disagree, dispute, quarrel
definition 2: to battle or struggle against someone or something.
He is fighting the champion tonight.She fought cancer for many years.
synonyms:
battle, resist
similar words:
contest, oppose
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