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fighting

Pronunciation: [/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/]

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fighting: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use fighting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “conflict”

(verb) engaging in physical or verbal confrontation with someone or something, trying to overcome or defeat them. It can also mean actively working towards achieving or promoting something.

Example

The two friends were playfully fighting over the last slice of pizza.

Example

I don't like fighting with my siblings; it always ends in arguments.

Example

Have you ever been in a friendly fight with your friends?

Context: “combat”

(noun) a physical confrontation between individuals or groups, where they use force or aggression to overpower each other. It can also refer to a struggle or conflict in achieving a particular goal.

Example

The soldiers were prepared for the upcoming fighting in the war zone.

Example

There was a lot of fighting in the classroom, which disrupted the lesson.

Example

What do you think causes fighting among classmates?

How to pronounce fighting

Pronunciation: [/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/]

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