Fight Definition
fight
noun
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"
- the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"
- an aggressive willingness to compete; "the team was full of fight"
- an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"
- a boxing or wrestling match; "the fight was on television last night"
verb
- be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"
- fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
- make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"
- 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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
"Fight" in song lyrics
See how fight is used in real songs:
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"You won't last one minute in a ten round fight"
1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop -
"Got caught on TV where it's too late to fight"
2 Live Crew — Living in America -
"Hell, no busta tried to pick a fight"
2 Low — The Groove with Mr. Scarface
Words that rhyme with fight
Usage tips for "fight"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fight" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fight to find words that pair well.