Meaning of 'fight'

noun

a boxing or wrestling match

Example: "the fight was on television last night"

noun

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

Synonyms: engagement

noun

the act of fighting

Synonyms: combat fighting scrap

noun

an aggressive willingness to compete

Example: "the team was full of fight"

Synonyms: competitiveness

noun

an intense verbal dispute

Example: "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"

verb

be engaged in a fight

Example: "carry on a fight"

Synonyms: struggle contend

verb

fight against or resist strongly

Synonyms: oppose defend fight back fight down

verb

make a strenuous or labored effort

Synonyms: struggle

verb

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person

Synonyms: press