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fight

[fʌɪt]
Meanings
  • noun

    A physical confrontation or contest between individuals or groups.

    - "John and Mike had a fierce fight."
    - "The boxing match was a great fight."
    - "The fight for equality is ongoing."
  • verb

    To engage in a struggle or contest.

    - "They decided to fight for their rights."
    - "The team fought hard to win the game."
    - "He fought bravely in the war."
Pronunciation
  1. /faɪt/



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  2. [fʌɪt]



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  3. /faɪt/



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  4. [fʌɪt]



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with fight
bite , fite , frite , light , kite , mite , pite , site , rite , write
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. fight (en) : To contend or struggle.

  2. fight (en) : A cocktail made with gin, triple sec, and lime juice.

  3. fight (en) : To ignite or start a fire.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. fight (en) : To contend or struggle.

  2. fight (en) : A cocktail made with gin, triple sec, and lime juice.

Variants
List of all variants of fight that leads to same result
fight , fight shy of , fighting , fighting shy of , fights , fights shy of , fought , fought shy of , fit , fight back tears , fight back the tears , fighting back tears , fighting back the tears , fights back tears , fights back the tears , fought back tears , fought back the tears , fight-or-flight , fight song , fight songs , fight a losing battle , fight back , fighting back , fights back , fought back , fight fire with fire
Forms
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fights, fought, fighting, fighter, fighters

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English fēgan, fēgtan, meaning 'to strike, to fight'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded boxing match lasted for 7 hours, 4 minutes, and 3 seconds.

  2. The word 'fight' appears in the Bible 37 times.

  3. The term 'fair fight' refers to a contest where both parties have equal opportunities and advantages.

Related Concepts
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  1. conflict: A disagreement or clash between people, groups, or ideas.

  2. battle: A large-scale military engagement or contest.

  3. duel: A formal combat between two individuals, often with weapons.

Culture
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The concept of fighting has been present throughout history in various forms, including sports, warfare, and self-defense. In literature, the fight scene is a common trope used to convey tension, conflict, and character development. In art, fight scenes are depicted in paintings, sculptures, and other mediums to capture the energy and drama of physical confrontation.

How to Memorize "fight"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two individuals or groups facing each other, ready to engage in a physical confrontation.
    - Visualize the energy and tension building between them.
    - Imagine the sounds and movements associated with a fight.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fight' with the idea of a physical confrontation or contest.
    - Think of words like 'struggle', 'contest', or 'battle' when you see or hear the word 'fight'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a boxing match or a sword fight to help remember the meaning of 'fight'.
    - Use the acronym FIGHT to remember the different meanings: F - to contend or struggle, I - a physical confrontation or contest, G - to ignite or start a fire, T - a cocktail made with gin, triple sec, and lime juice.

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