Cool MateFight
UK /["/faɪt/","/faɪts/","/fɔːt/","/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/faɪt/","/faɪts/","/fɔːt/","/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to take part in a war or battle against an enemy
In simple words: To hit or argue with someone.
Examples
- They had to fight to protect their home from invaders.
- He doesn't like to fight with his friends over small things.
- The two animals started to fight in the middle of the street.
- Many people fight for their rights and freedom.
- After a long fight, she finally won the championship.
Usage notes
Used in both physical and verbal contexts. Avoid in formal settings, but acceptable in casual conversation or discussions about conflicts.
Grammar pattern
fight + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'fight' where two knights clash swords in a duel.
Collocations
- bravely
- gallantly
- valiantly
- be prepared to
- be ready to
- continue to
- against
- alongside
- for
- fight to the death
- bitterly
- hard
- dirty
- be prepared to
- against
- with
- hard
- like a tiger
- tooth and nail
- be determined to
- be prepared to
- be ready to
- against
- for
- hard
- like a tiger
- tooth and nail
- be determined to
- be prepared to
- be ready to
- against
- for
- bitterly
- hard
- successfully
- be determined to
- be prepared to
- be ready to
- for
- fiercely fought
- hard
- like a tiger
- tooth and nail
- be determined to
- be prepared to
- be ready to
- against
- for
Synonyms
- brawl
- combat
- struggle
- quarrel
- skirmish
Antonyms
- reconcile
- make peace
- cooperate
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'fought' for past tense.
- Using 'fight' as a noun without context.
- Mixing up the meaning with 'argument' in non-physical contexts.