/faɪt/

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Meaning

To try to hurt or beat another person or group, often with hands or weapons.

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Word origin

From Old English feohtan, the common Germanic word meaning to fight.

Origin
Old English
Root
feohtan

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (fight, fights, fought)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 11: fight, such, also and 7 more words.