fighting

noun B1 Neutral

Social

Meaning

Fighting is the act of using physical force to hurt someone or something.

💡 Don't confuse "fighting" with "fight" as a verb; "fighting" is a noun.

Example Sentences

Fighting does not solve problems between friends .

Is the fighting outside making you feel unsafe today ?

The fighting between the children stopped when the teacher arrived .

The fighting between the two teams was very intense yesterday .

Word in Context

At the playground a teacher saw two students arguing and she worried they might start fighting . She went over calmly and asked them to sit down . She said that fighting is not allowed at school and it can hurt people . The children apologized and soon they were playing together again .

Common Phrases

street fighting fighting spirit fighting for a cause

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