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fights

The correct spelling is fights.

How to pronounce fights

verb

IPA: /faɪts/

Say it like: Fit-s

The correct spelling is fights. 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.

noun

  1. 1.An occasion of fighting.
  2. 2.A battle between opposing armies.
  3. 3.A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
  4. 4.A boxing or martial arts match.
  5. 5.A conflict, possibly nonphysical, with opposing ideas or forces; strife.

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