fight
Translation
to fight, to argue, to struggle against
Examples
The two boys started to fight.
The two boys started to fight.
They often fight about money.
They often fight about money.
She is fighting a serious illness.
She is fighting a serious illness.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to engage in a physical conflict with (sb.) The two boys started to fight.
((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) to argue with (sb.) about (sth.) They often fight about money.
((sth.)) to struggle to overcome (sth.) She is fighting a serious illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: battle, struggle, argue; Antonyms: agree, surrender
Etymology
From Old English 'feohtan', meaning 'to fight'.
Memory Tips
Remember the rhyme: 'fight with all your might'.