Pronunciation: /faɪt/
noun a physical confrontation between two or more individuals
A1 They had a fight over who gets to sit in the front seat.
A2 The children were fighting over the last piece of cake.
B1 The fight between the two rival gangs escalated quickly.
B2 The political party leaders engaged in a heated fight during the debate.
C1 The fight for equal rights has been ongoing for decades.
C2 The fight against corruption requires a united effort from all citizens.
verb to engage in a physical confrontation or struggle
A1 I fight with my little brother over the TV remote.
A2 She fought off the attacker with all her strength.
B1 The two countries have been fighting over the disputed territory for years.
B2 The champion fighter will be defending his title in the upcoming match.
C1 The political parties are fighting for control of the government.
C2 The activists fought tirelessly for equal rights for all citizens.
adjective aggressive or combative in nature
A1 The children had a friendly fight over who got to go first.
A2 The siblings had a playful fight over the last cookie.
B1 The team had a heated fight about the strategy for the game.
B2 The neighbors had a bitter fight over the property line.
C1 The politicians engaged in a fierce fight during the debate.
C2 The countries were on the brink of war, ready to fight for their beliefs.
formal The two nations engaged in a fierce fight over the disputed territory.
informal I heard there was a big fight at the bar last night.
slang Those two are always ready to throw down and fight over the smallest things.
figurative Sometimes life feels like a constant fight against the odds.
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