fighting

🇺🇸 /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B1

being in a battle against an enemy

The fighting between the two armies lasted for days.

B1

a physical fight with someone

The fighting in the street caused many injuries.

B1

arguing with someone about something

The constant fighting between them made everyone unhappy.

B1

trying hard to get or achieve something

Her fighting for justice inspired many people.

R

taking part in a boxing match

Professional fighting requires great skill and training.

translation

n. being in a battle against an enemy; a physical fight with someone; arguing with someone about something; trying hard to get or achieve something; taking part in a boxing match

Word Forms

Plural fightings