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1. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Fight
- overexcite
- disinvite
- semi-height
- satterwhite
- reinvite
- reignite
- nonwhite
- forthright
- de-excite
- contrite
- riunite
- reunite
- overwrite
- overnite
- overnight
- mcwright
- mcwhite
- mcright
- mcknight
- mccright
- macknight
- enwright
- despite
- clevite
- uptight
- upright
- tonite
- tonight
- strite
- streit
How do you pronounce fight?
Pronounce fight as faɪt.
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UK - How to pronounce fight in British English
Sentences with fight
1. Noun, singular or mass
This is another example of the fight or flight response.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
You disagree, you fight and maybe you don’t talk for a little while.
3. Verb, base form
Practice on a heavy bag before you begin to fight opponents.
Quotes about fight
1. Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
- Mark Twain
2. If it is nothingness that awaits us, let us make an injustice of it; let us fight against destiny, even though without hope of victory.
- Miguel de Unamuno
3. Iranian filmmakers are not passive. They fight whenever they can, as creative expression means a lot to them. The restrictions and censorship in Iran are a bit like the British weather: one day it's sunny, the next day it's raining. You just have to hope you walk out into the sunshine.
- Asghar Farhadi
3. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] fight against or resist strongly.
Synonyms
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] the act of fighting; any contest or struggle.
Synonyms
- tussle
- snickersnee
- encounter
- dogfight
- rough-and-tumble
- clash
- scrap
- impact
- whipping
- fighting
- gunplay
- in-fighting
- hassle
- fray
- affray
- battle
- blow
- shock
- slugfest
- scuffle
- battering
- affaire d'honneur
- close-quarter fighting
- rumble
- combat
- set-to
- brush
- shootout
- single combat
- duel
- knife fight
- beating
- brawl
- conflict
- fistfight
- disturbance
- cut-and-thrust
- free-for-all
- gang fight
- skirmish
- fencing
- fisticuffs
- gunfight
- banging
- ruffle
Antonyms
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] make a strenuous or labored effort.
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. fight
verb. ['ˈfaɪt'] exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for.
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] an aggressive willingness to compete.
Synonyms
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. fight
noun. ['ˈfaɪt'] a boxing or wrestling match.
Etymology
- feoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- fighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feohtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
