Word
fought
US/ˈfɔt/
UK/fˈɔːt/
Definitions
01past tense of fight
A2 · Elementary
v. the past form of 'fight', used when people used physical force or weapons against each other.
v. the past tense of 'fight' in the sense of engaging in physical combat or warfare.
“The two armies fought a long battle in the valley many years ago.”
“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'.
Antonyms
02argued or disagreed
B1 · Intermediate
v. used when people had a strong or angry disagreement in the past.
v. the past tense of 'fight' in the sense of engaging in a verbal dispute or a heated argument.
“The couple fought about money for years before they finally reached an agreement.”
“The siblings fought constantly throughout their childhood, yet they developed a profound mutual respect once they reached adulthood.”
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Antonyms
03struggled for a goal
B1 · Intermediate
v. used when someone worked very hard to achieve something or to stop something bad.
v. the past tense of 'fight' used figuratively to describe a determined effort to overcome an obstacle or achieve a social goal.
“She fought for better working conditions at her office until the manager listened.”
“The activists fought tirelessly for decades to secure voting rights, eventually influencing the passage of landmark legislation.”
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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