fighting
Translation
fighting, combat, conflict, brawling
Examples
The fighting in the region has stopped.
The fighting in the region has stopped.
He got into a lot of fighting at school.
He got into a lot of fighting at school.
Grammar Patterns
((fighting)) ((between sb.)) conflict between people or groups. The fighting between the two armies was fierce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: combat, conflict, struggle
Etymology
From the verb 'fight' + the suffix '-ing', which forms a noun indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
This word refers to the act of fighting itself. It's often used to describe a war or a brawl as a general activity.