Word
gunfight
Phoneticsgun·fight, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡənˌfaɪt/
UK/ɡˈʌnfaɪt/
Definition
n. a fight between two or more people who are using guns. It usually happens very quickly and is often seen in movies or news stories.
n. a violent confrontation between two or more individuals involving the use of firearms. Often implies a sudden, chaotic, and high-stakes encounter.
Examples
“The movie shows a fast-paced gunfight in the middle of the street.”
“The police arrived just as the gunfight ended, finding several suspects injured and one taken into custody.”
“The historical account details the chaotic gunfight that erupted when the two rival gangs met at the crossroads, resulting in a significant shift in local power dynamics.”
Examples
simple
“The movie shows a fast-paced gunfight in the middle of the street.”
contextual
“The police arrived just as the gunfight ended, finding several suspects injured and one taken into custody.”
complex
“The historical account details the chaotic gunfight that erupted when the two rival gangs met at the crossroads, resulting in a significant shift in local power dynamics.”
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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