fought

Definition

  • past tense and past participle of 'fight'

Examples

  • The U.S. 'fought' (together) 'with' the Soviet Union in World War II.

  • He 'fought' several difficult matches on his way to the title.

  • The two armies 'fought' all night 'for' control of the fort.

Movie quotes

  • (..) So he come on in the yard... and I go in the house to get him the nickel... and I turn around and before I know it, he's on me. I fought and hollered... but he had me around the neck... and he hit me, again and again. And the next thing I knew, Papa was in the room... (..)
    1962 To Kill a Mockingbird