fighting

Meanings

• Noun

  A physical contest or combat between individuals or groups, typically involving violence.

  - "The two boys started fighting in the school yard."
  - "The fighting between the tribes has been going on for centuries."

• Verb

  To engage in a battle or struggle, especially a violent one.

  - "The soldiers were ordered to fight against the enemy."
  - "The politicians are constantly fighting for their beliefs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fighting
fight , light , tight , right , bite , sight , height , might , night , light , hight , plight , slight , height , tight , freight , weight , weightless , weighty , weighted , weightlessness , weightier , weightiest.

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Homophones

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

1. fighting (en) : Engaged in a fight or battle.
   

2. fighting (en) : Actively opposing or resisting.
   

3. fighting (en) : Struggling or striving to achieve something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fighting that leads to same result
fighting , fight , fight shy of , fighting shy of , fights , fights shy of , fought , fought shy of , fighting chair , fighting chairs , fighting chance , fighting chances , fighting word , Siamese fighting fish , Siamese fighting fishes , 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 , Fighting Bob , Follette , La Follette , Robert M. La Follette , Robert Marion La Follette , fight back , fighting back , fights back , fought back , fight for , fighting for , fights for , fought for

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Forms

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Fights (plural form of fighting), Fought (past tense of fighting), Fights (present participle of fighting), Fighter (noun derived from fighting)

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Etymology

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Old English fægtian, from fægt meaning 'armed, equipped for battle'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fighting' comes from the Old English word 'fægtian', which means 'to prepare for battle'.

2. In ancient Rome, gladiators would fight each other in the Colosseum for the entertainment of the crowds.

3. The longest recorded boxing match lasted for 7 hours and 2 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. War: A large, often prolonged and violent, struggle between different groups or countries.

2. Battle: A violent confrontation between two or more groups or individuals.

3. Combat: Engaging in a physical fight or struggle.

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Culture

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Throughout history, fighting has been a part of human society, from ancient gladiatorial games to modern sports and wars. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, and has been the subject of numerous philosophical and moral debates.

How to Memorize "fighting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or groups facing each other, ready to engage in a physical confrontation. Visualize the movements, sounds, and emotions involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fighting' with images of physical conflict, such as boxing matches, war scenes, or brawls.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'fighting' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Fighting is a verb, it helps us to survive and thrive.' or 'Fighting: Forcing It Gives Us Tenacity and Ingenuity.'

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