fight

US /faɪt/
UK /faɪt/
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1.

a violent confrontation or struggle

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The two boxers were ready for a big fight.
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They had a verbal fight over the misunderstanding.
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battleconflictstrugglebrawlscuffle
2.

an organized boxing or wrestling match

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He won the championship fight in the last round.
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The next fight is scheduled for 9 PM.
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boutmatchcontest
1.

take part in a violent struggle and try to defeat an opponent

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The soldiers were ordered to fight to the last man.
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He had to fight his way through the crowd.
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combatcontendwrestlegrappleclash
2.

struggle to achieve or prevent something

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She had to fight for her rights.
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They are fighting against poverty.
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strugglecontendstrivecampaignbattle
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