fought

Meanings

• Verb

  Engaged in a physical fight or combat.

  - "They fought bravely in the war."
  - "The two brothers fought over the last piece of cake."

• Verb

  Contend or struggle against.

  - "She fought against the oppressive regime."
  - "The company fought to remain competitive in the market."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɔt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=592029"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fought
haut , paut , raut , scaut , taut

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Variants

List of all variants of fought that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Old English fægan, fēogan ‘struggle, fight, contend, dispute, strive’; related to fēan ‘to strike, beat, knock’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fought' is related to the Old English word 'fægan', which means 'to strike' or 'to beat'.

2. The Battle of Agincourt, fought in 1415 between England and France, is one of the most famous battles in history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Combat: A physical fight or struggle, often between two opposing sides.

2. War: A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups.

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Culture

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The word 'fought' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works depicting war and combat. It is a common word in military contexts and is often used to describe physical struggles or contests.

How to Memorize "fought"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or groups engaging in a physical fight or combat. Visualize the movements, sounds, and emotions involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fought' with images of battles, warriors, or physical struggles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fighting against Opponents Tries Harder' to help remember the meaning of 'fought' as 'struggled' or 'contended'.

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