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fought

v.
US //ˈfɔt// UK //fˈɔːt// fought
  1. 1 past tense of fight (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the past form of 'fight', used when people used physical force or weapons against each other.

    the past tense of 'fight' in the sense of engaging in physical combat or warfare.

    Example

    The two armies fought a long battle in the valley many years ago.

    Example

    The soldiers fought with remarkable bravery despite being outnumbered and having limited access to supplies during the winter siege.

    Usage

    This is the irregular past form of 'fight'; do not use 'fighted'.

  2. 2 argued or disagreed (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    used when people had a strong or angry disagreement in the past.

    the past tense of 'fight' in the sense of engaging in a verbal dispute or a heated argument.

    Example

    The couple fought about money for years before they finally reached an agreement.

    Example

    The siblings fought constantly throughout their childhood, yet they developed a profound mutual respect once they reached adulthood.

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  1. 3 struggled for a goal (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    used when someone worked very hard to achieve something or to stop something bad.

    the past tense of 'fight' used figuratively to describe a determined effort to overcome an obstacle or achieve a social goal.

    Example

    She fought for better working conditions at her office until the manager listened.

    Example

    The activists fought tirelessly for decades to secure voting rights, eventually influencing the passage of landmark legislation.

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