fight

/ˈfīt/

Middle English, from Old English feohtan; akin to Old High German fehtan to fight and perhaps to Latin pectere to comb

verb

  1. to contend in battle or physical combat; especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons

  2. to engage in boxing

  3. to put forth a determined effort

He will fight for the heavyweight title next month.

noun

  1. a hostile encounter : battle, combat

  2. a boxing match

  3. a verbal disagreement : argument