How to pronounce fight

Say it like this: /fəɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/fəɪt/
British/faɪt/

What does fight mean?

verbSenses relating to physical conflict:

“My grandfather fought the Nazis in World War II.”

To conduct or engage in (battle, warfare, a cause, etc.).

“Our soldiers fought the battle just over that hill.”

To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle, etc.

“A wounded animal will fight tooth and nail; relentless, savage and murderous.”

nounAn occasion of fighting.

“One of them got stuck in a chokehold and got stabbed to death during the fight.”

A battle between opposing armies.

A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.

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