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fighting

The correct spelling is fighting.

How to pronounce fighting

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

Say it like: Fit-ing

The correct spelling is fighting. To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc. For example: "A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous."

Usage Examples

A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous.

The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.

He fought for the Democrats in the last election.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
  2. 2.To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.
  3. 3.To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
  4. 4.To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare etc.).
  5. 5.To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.

adjective

  1. 1.Engaged in war or other conflict.
  2. 2.Apt to provoke a fight.

noun

  1. 1.The act or process of contending; violence or conflict.
  2. 2.A fight or battle; an occasion on which people fight

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