Base verb
Phrasal verbs with fight
The verb fight combines with 5 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
5 phrasal verbs · 6 meanings
fight against
1 sense- Try hard to stop or defeat something harmful or opposing
fight back
2 senses- Defend yourself against an attack
- Try to suppress a feeling like tears or anger
fight for
1 sense- Work very hard to protect or gain something important
fight off
1 sense- Repel an attacker or illness
fight out
1 sense- Settle a disagreement by arguing or fighting until one side wins
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