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Definition fight in British English

fight noun

noun
/faɪt/
1

a situation in which people hit each other

Example

He had a fight with a man outside a pub in North London.

Example

Every week there are fights between rival fans.

Example

As a young man, he was always getting into fights.

Example

The man seemed determined to pick a fight with (=start a fight with) someone.

Synonyms and related words
fight battle combat
1.1

an occasion when people fight as part of a sport, especially boxing

Example

He knew it was going to be a hard fight against Lewis.

Example

Don't miss the big fight!

Synonyms and related words
arm-wrestling bantamweight bare-knuckle
2

a battle between soldiers or armies

Synonyms and related words
drawdown overwatch war
3

a situation in which people disagree or argue with each other

Example

Most teenagers have fights with their parents.

Synonyms and related words
argument disagreement conflict
4

a situation in which people compete in order to win or get something

Example

The fight for control of the company lasted several weeks.

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arms race competition contest
5

a determined attempt to prevent something from happening or getting worse

Example

This is an important step forward in the fight against terrorism.

Example

She died yesterday after a long fight against cancer.

Synonyms and related words
attempt effort struggle
5.1

a determined attempt to achieve something

Example

Sarah finally won her long fight for compensation.

Example

We will continue our fight to protect vulnerable children.

Synonyms and related words
attempt effort struggle
6

energy and determination to continue trying to achieve something

Example

After her husband died there was very little fight left in her.

Synonyms and related words
determination ambition will
Definition fight in British English

Related Words

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a fight to the death (phrase) be spoiling for a fight (phrase) fight (verb) fight (noun) fight a (phrase) fight back (phrasal verb) fight bite (noun) fight down (phrasal verb) fight fire with fire (phrase) fight for breath (phrase) fight for your life (phrase) fight like cat and dog (phrase) fight off (phrasal verb) fight out (phrasal verb) fight shy of something (phrase) fight your corner (phrase) fight your way (phrase) fire fight (noun) fist fight (noun) tooth and nail (phrase) live to another day (phrase) pick a with someone (phrase) pillow fight (noun) put up a fight (phrase)